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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.
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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.
Applications will be accepted through June 22, 2026. 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 and not AI generated.
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.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Michigan food pantries aiming to expand their infrastructure. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $7,000 (for refrigeration units) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 22, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.