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Find similar grantsFood Pantry Grant is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. This grant aims to improve statewide access to nutrient-rich, fresh food options by increasing the capacity of local food pantries to provide refrigerated items. This directly addresses food insecurity, a key social determinant of health.
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Health Program Grants for Michigan Communities | BCBSM Affordability matters: Learn why we believe health care should be within reach for everyone. We promote healthy communities Blue Cross collaborates with organizations across the state to help families and communities thrive. Through these alliances, we promote healthy communities, increase access to affordable health care and enhance the quality of care patients receive.
Building Healthy Communities Since 2009, our Building Healthy Communities program has helped more than 615,000 students in over 1,442 schools. The program aims to create healthier school environments and, in turn, reduce childhood obesity, prevent chronic disease, improve academic achievement and address mental health and well-being.
Learn how we're building healthy communities Strengthening the Safety Net The Strengthening the Safety Net program funds clinics throughout the state of Michigan that provide free or low-cost medical, dental and behavioral health services. Grantees also help patients obtain medication, insurance coverage, food and other necessities.
Every year since 2005, Blue Cross has supported up to 50 clinics providing care for more than 250,000 patients. Addressing food and nutrition insecurity Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is partnering with Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Superior Health Foundation to address food access. We are accepting applications for the 2026 Food Pantry Grant until June 22, 2026.
By increasing the capacity of local food pantries to provide nutrient-rich, fresh food options that require refrigeration, we hope to improve statewide access. The goal is for community members to have improved access to healthy food options like milk, cheese, fruit, vegetables, yogurt and cottage cheese. To date, 220 food pantries, located in 57 counties, serving 93,000 Michigan residents monthly, benefited from this grant opportunity.
Take a look at our list of local food pantries awarded in 2022 , 2023 , 2024 and 2025 .
Find out more information on the Food Pantry Grant Program Advancing Disability Health Care Access and Quality Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness awarded grant funding to seven Michigan safety net health care organizations working to advance health care access and quality for people with disabilities.
Covenant Community Care, Detroit Mott Children's Health Center, Child & Adolescent Dentistry, Flint Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic, Detroit Thumb Community Health Partnership, Sandusky VINA Community Dental Center, Brighton The Corner Health Center, Ypsilanti Disability Health Care Access and Quality grants help medical and dental clinics purchase equipment and supplies, enhance website accessibility and digital materials, and train their teams to improve care for people with disabilities.
Read about the grant program The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation funds research and programs to improve health care in Michigan. And through our community contributions program, we consider requests from Michigan-based 501(c)(3) organizations working to improve health care. Visit the BCBSM Foundation Learn about Community Responsibility
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local food pantries in Michigan. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Food Pantry Grant Program (Refrigeration Unit Grants) is sponsored by United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Superior Health Foundation. This grant opportunity is open to Michigan food pantries seeking to expand their infrastructure to combat food and nutrition insecurity. It provides funding for refrigeration units to help local food pantries offer more nutrient-rich, fresh foods like dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Recipients also receive technical support for pantry operations and nutrition education.
Food Pantry Grant Program is sponsored by United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Superior Health Foundation. A grant opportunity for Michigan food pantries to expand their infrastructure to combat food and nutrition insecurity. Food pantries can apply for a refrigeration unit worth up to $7,000 to improve access to healthy foods like dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Recipients will also receive technical support and nutrition education.
Food Pantry Grant Program (Michigan) is sponsored by United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Superior Health Foundation. This program helps Michigan food pantries expand their infrastructure to combat food and nutrition insecurity. Grants can be used for refrigeration units to improve access to healthy foods like dairy, fruits, and vegetables.