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Is Detroit Still a Food Desert? A Closer Look at the City’s Grocery Landscape
Originally posted on https://michiganchronicle.com/ by Amber Ogden Detroit’s long-standing struggle with food insecurity is set to deepen as new tariffs drive up the cost of imported goods this week, making…
Read MoreMichigan food banks face $4.3M cut: How will they replace 2 million meals?
GRAND RAPIDS, MI —Food banks across Michigan are being squeezed after the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled $4.3 million worth of emergency food — roughly 2 million meals — for low-income households.…
Read MoreMichigan food banks working to meet needs despite USDA funding freeze
Originally Posted on CBSNews.com By Elle Meyers A funding freeze at the United States Department of Agriculture and employee layoffs are being felt by food banks in Michigan. Food banks across…
Read MoreFood Bank Concerns: How USDA Changes Affect Metro Detroit Families – Gleaners Food Bank Responds
Originally posted on fox2detroit.com Gleaners Community Food Bank spokesperson Kristin Sokul discusses how recent USDA food supply changes affect local hunger relief efforts. Learn about the impact on Metro Detroit…
Read MorePotential federal cuts to Michigan nonprofits have some fearing a ‘future-of-Michigan issue’
Originally posted on the Detroit News by Max Reinhart When President Donald Trump’s administration nearly two months ago ordered a pause of federal grants, it sent shockwaves through the tens…
Read MoreCenter Line ceramics, nutrition students fill ‘Empty Bowls’
Originally posted on candgnews.com By: Maria Allard CENTER LINE — The smell of chicken noodle soup simmering on the stove — along with fresh rolls baking in the oven — led the way…
Read MoreMichigan food banks heading for critical shortages due to funding uncertainty
Originally posted on The Detroit News by Max Reinhart and Julia Cardi An estimated 1.1 million food insecure Michiganians may be more at risk if federal programs that keep the…
Read MoreMichigan food and service nonprofits scramble as federal funding delays threaten essential services
Originally posted on CrainsDetroit.com By Sherri Welch Nonprofits have been getting pinched over the past weeks under federal funding freezes, delayed payments and at least one denial of a state…
Read MoreGleaners food bank CEO to step down
Originally posted on Crain’s Detroit Business by Sherri Welch Gerry Brisson, president and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, will step down after leading the organization for…
Read MoreGerry Brisson to Transition Leadership as President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank
Brisson will continue in role until a successor has been named; professional search to begin in March for next leader of nonprofit organization DETROIT (Jan. 27, 2025) – Gleaners Community…
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