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DETROIT (AP) — Grants have been awarded to 20 programs designed to improve access to healthy food for children and senior citizens in southeastern Michigan.
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan says the $2 million in funding is part of Healthy Food Connect.
The two-year regional initiative connects children and senior citizens to people, places, programs and services necessary to ensure they have healthy food options each day.
Funding includes $200,000 to support a program that makes surplus fresh produce easier to obtain in Washtenaw County. Another $200,000 grant is expected to improve senior citizen participation in regional food assistance programs.
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