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Food Pantry Grant Program is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, and Superior Health Foundation. This program provides grants to Michigan food pantries to increase their capacity to provide nutrient-rich, fresh food options that require refrigeration, thereby improving statewide access to healthy food.
The program also provides technical support and nutrition education resources.
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Food Pantry Grant Program - United Dairy Industry of Michigan Dairy in the Community > Food Pantry Grant Program Food Pantry Grant Program United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, and the Superior Health Foundation are proud to partner with Michigan’s food pantries to provide equipment and resources for distributing of dairy and other nutrient-rich, fresh food options to clients.
The application period for 2026 is now closed. Read the Food Pantry Grant Overview before submitting an application. Food pantries may apply for a refrigeration unit (valued up to $7,000) to improve pantry infrastructure in support of the distribution of dairy foods and fresh produce and receive $250 in match funding for additional dairy foods for their clients.
Equipment will be selected based on the grant application and will be purchased by United Dairy Industry of Michigan through approved vendors (available refrigeration units are listed on last page of Grant Overview). A food pantry staff member must complete the grant application. For purposes of this grant, a food pantry is a nonprofit organization that distributes groceries to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Organizations that only provide prepared meals, for example, soup kitchens, supper clubs and meals at shelters and community centers aren’t considered food pantries under this grant. Previous Food Pantry grant recipients that received a refrigeration unit aren’t eligible. Food Pantry must be in Michigan.
Food pantries submitting for this grant agree to procure, safely store and distribute dairy foods. Only fully completed applications submitted will be considered. All application responses are to be those of the applicant.
Any AI-assisted content must be reviewed to ensure responses are accurate and reflect the applicant’s own experience.. All food pantries awarded will be required to submit program evaluations. Food pantries that fail to complete evaluation won’t be eligible for future funding.
For detailed eligibility, timeline, grant terms, and refrigeration units offered, please review the grant overview prior to applying. Food Pantry Grant Overview (PDF) See answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Pantry Grant. Food Pantry Grant FAQ (PDF) The refrigeration units available are from our approved vendor.
Click below to view available refrigeration units with actual dimensions and shipping dimensions. Applications must be submitted using the online application, however, below is a link to download a PDF version for reference only. PDF Application – For Reference Only Evaluations must be submitted using the link provided in an email from us before the 6-month and one year timeline.
Click below for a PDF version, use as reference only. PDF Evaluation – For Reference Only Tips for the New Refrigerator Find tips for stocking your refrigerator and refrigerator maintenance. Make the Most of Your New Refrigerator Gathering Client Feedback Use this toolkit to collect valuable feedback from clients.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan food pantries are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $7,000 (for refrigeration units) plus $250 for dairy purchases. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Food Pantry Grant Program is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, and Superior Health Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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