Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $1.1 million to metro Detroit nonprofits helping those in financial stress

Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $1.1 million to metro Detroit nonprofits helping those in financial stress

Metro Detroit families and individuals facing difficult financial decisions will get more help from 39 Detroit nonprofits thanks to a $1.1 million award from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The foundation celebrated its annual “Detroit Day of Giving” on Nov. 14 by distributing the dollars to the organizations that work to ensure individuals and […]

Good Food Fund helps stock produce aisles

Good Food Fund helps stock produce aisles

Michigan residents have greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables, thanks $380,000 in contributions from Michigan Good Food Fund’s Catalytic Investment Awards. The fund is helping to support the type of necessary improvements that typically prevent smaller, independent grocers from carrying fresh fruits and vegetables. DETROIT Two Detroit-based organizations were awarded with funds that will […]

Expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks program helps Flint residents meet expanded nutritional needs

Expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks program helps Flint residents meet expanded nutritional needs

For shoppers like Jon Guice the options were limited. With nutritional food outlets in her community often hard to come by, Guice’s list of potential grocery stores, particularly affordable ones, was typically short. Then, in 2011, she learned about the Double Up Food Bucks incentive. As a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program […]