Aug 15, 2016 | News, Access to Healthy Food
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is breaking down barriers to a healthy lifestyle, and aiming to create a culture of health in their corner of the Thumb.
Aug 3, 2016 | Healthy Aging, News, Behavorial Health Services, Access to Healthy Food
We recently announced $4.7 million in grant awards through our first proactive initiative, Behavioral Health. Why the change? And what does it mean for our future giving?
Jul 7, 2016 | Wellness and Fitness Programs, News, Access to Healthy Food
The highlight of the grantmaking season so far was Laurie and Terry’s trip to the Upper Peninsula—and not just because of the scenery. Check out a recap of our travels up north!
Jun 15, 2016 | News, Access to Healthy Food
One out of eight people in Menominee County is food insecure. Last week, we traveled to the upper peninsula and visited the Carney-Nadeau school to see their backpack program.
Jan 14, 2016 | Press Release, News, Access to Healthy Food
DETROIT, Mich. – The Food Bank Council of Michigan is celebrating a successful first year of its Michigan Food Bank Access to Nutrition (MIFBAN) program, a significant first step in its efforts to make Michigan a food-secure state by increasing access to food in all...
Jan 14, 2016 | News, Access to Healthy Food
DETROIT (AP) – The Food Bank Council of Michigan says a program to increase access to food across the state has made progress in its first year. The council received a $5 million grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund in 2014 to support the Michigan Food...
Apr 18, 2014 | Technology Enhancements, Infant Mortality, Health-related Transportation Services, Foster and Adopted Children, Foodborne Illness Prevention, Wellness and Fitness Programs, Press Release, News, Behavorial Health Services, Access to Healthy Food
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp, and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Board today announced the first payment of $100 million into the new Michigan Health Endowment Fund. “This marks yet...
Jan 1, 2000 | Map Feature, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles, News, Access to Healthy Food
Flint Fresh’s various programs, including a mobile market, a produce delivery system, and a new Food Hub building, signify a renewed investment in Flint’s future.