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Michigan Renews $5 Million for Double Up Food Bucks to Boost Nutrition Access and Local Food Economies

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 | DETROIT, MI — In a year marked by tough budget decisions, Fair Food Network is proud to share that Michigan’s FY26 state budget includes $5 million to continue and strengthen Double Up Food Bucks — a proven program that helps families bring home more fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers and retailers.





This renewed investment will sustain statewide operations for the next 12 months. In Michigan, Double Up matches SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables up to $20 per day, doubling the buying power of families and keeping food dollars circulating in local communities.





“We’re happy to see this level of continued support for a solution that benefits everyone,” said Kate Krauss, CEO of Fair Food Network. “Double Up supports healthier families, boosts business for farmers and food retailers, and keeps more dollars flowing in local economies. It’s always been a bipartisan solution that strengthens our communities.”





Fair Food Network extends deep thanks to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, MDARD Director Tim Boring, and legislative leaders including Senators John Cherry, Roger Victory, Winnie Brinks, and Representatives Ken Borton, Timmy Beson, and Donavan McKinney for their leadership and commitment to healthy food access and supporting Michigan’s agriculture.





Launched in Detroit in 2009, Double Up is available at 230+ participating locations across the state and has become a nationally recognized nutrition incentive model now operating in more than 25 states. The program continues to demonstrate how food can be a powerful lever for advancing community health and economic opportunity.





Fair Food Network also thanks its dedicated team, program partners, and community advocates who make this work possible every day.





To learn more, visit DoubleUpFoodBucks.org and FairFoodNetwork.org.


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