Wayne student works to get healthy food in stores

DETROIT (AP) - Efforts to get healthy, locally grown food into Detroit stores and homes owe a lot to a Wayne State University senior.

Will Ahee (AH'-hee) is a student leader for SEED Wayne, a volunteer-based group that seeks to build sustainable food systems on campus and in the area. SEED director Kami Pothukuchi is working to develop models for sustainable food systems in urban areas.

School spokeswoman Amy Oprean says ahee "carries out much of the day-to-day leg work" of the program.

One effort taking up much of Ahee's time is the healthy corner stores project on Detroit's east side.

Ahee said he wants to attend medical school and open a free clinic that combines food access and health care.