Michigan State’s New Good Food Funding

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According to a recent article, 1 in 5 Michigan residents live in communities with limited access to healthy food.The National Council of La Raza reveals that Latinos are usually living in areas with little or no access to healthier food options, or living close to markets with only high pricing for foods.

But Michigan Good Food Fund is changing the food that will be on the table for generations to come, by giving grants to help support economic growth in food businesses across the state. The coalition is looking to support local economies by supporting businesses that provide and distribute fresh produce to underserved communities.  Examples of ways the funding will be incorporated are possible supermarket expansions, mobile markets in underserved neighborhoods, or food hubs. Also available to kick-start food entrepreneurs, will be micro-loans, grant money, and opportunities to apply for multi-million dollar financing.

Collaboration for funding include, Michigan State University, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation,  The Fair Food Network, along with a broad sector of stakeholders, nonprofits, and philanthropist groups.

New and improved healthy food retail in underserved communities creates jobs and helps to revitalize low-income neighborhoods,” reports the United States Agriculture Department.

Providing funding to help grow the economy of food, may help Latino families have access to healthier foods at affordable prices.