LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Food pantries across the state of Michigan have an opportunity to apply for new refrigeration units for their facilities to help better serve their communities.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation and the United Dairy Industry have partnered in this social-mission endeavor that has provided 179 organizations with appliances since the program launched in 2022. • (WLNS) • (WLNS) • (WLNS) • (WLNS)

With 15.4% of the state suffering from food insecurity, organizations awarding grants to food pantries are ensuring that the process, normally long and complex, is a simple one.

Shannon Carney Oleksyk, senior healthcare analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, says it's more li

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