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Double Up Food Bucks food assistance program makes changes as SNAP pauses in November
Detroit Free Press
October 27, 2025
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Double Up Food Bucks helps Detroit senior access fresh food
Planet Detroit
November 13, 2023
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Five reforms to reorient SNAP toward nutrition and health
The Washington Post
October 17, 2023
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Michigan families can once again get $20-a-day match for produce purchases
Detroit Free Press
October 4, 2023
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Michigan's new state budget: 5 programs that could save residents money
Detroit Free Press
August 2, 2023
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People Won’t Be Able to Eat Healthier Unless We Make It Possible
Union of Concerned Scientists
April 21, 2023
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Argus Farm Stop works to help expand diversity in farming and agriculture
Washtenaw United
February 20, 2023
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New law will end COVID emergency funding for SNAP recipients
Michigan Radio
February 3, 2023
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How Fair Food Network is Reshaping Investment Norms to Fight Wealth Inequity
ImpactAlpha
January 31, 2023
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Temporary Pause on Food Assistance Produce Program Lifts in January
Detroit Free Press
November 30, 2022
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The U.S. diet is deadly. Here are 7 ideas to get Americans eating healthier
NPR
September 1, 2022
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To Promote Equity, Include These Key Provisions In Upcoming Nutrition Legislation
Health Affairs
August 31, 2022
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Fair Food Network Repairs the World Through Food
In the Detroit Jewish News - our Founder, CEO, and soon-to-be Resident Champion Oran Hesterman shares how he b...
The Detroit Jewish News
July 19, 2022
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Black Farmer Fund Is Reimagining U.S. Agricultural Finance, on Farmers’ Terms
ImpactAlpha
May 13, 2022
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Farms for Tomorrow Podcast: Kathy Sample & Bill Brinkerhoff, Argus Farm Shop
Resilience
March 3, 2022
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Entrepreneur Opening Street Food Restaurant in Holland
Grand Rapids Magazine
March 3, 2022
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Bringing Black Farmers And Food Businesses Into The Fold Requires Reparative Capital
Blavity
January 31, 2022
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A Boost to Nutrition Assistance During Pandemic Is A Boost To Farmers’ Markets
FoodPrint
December 9, 2021
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Fresh Produce More Accessible for Low-Income Michiganders
Spartan News Room
November 18, 2021
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New Coalition Aims to Support Black Farmers in Ypsilanti and Throughout Washtenaw County
Second Wave Media
September 29, 2021
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Critics Say It’s Time to Stop Using the Term “Food Deserts”
The Counter
September 16, 2021
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Fair Food Network Stepped Up to Meet the Moment
The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal
September 1, 2021
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Beyond ‘Food Deserts’: America Needs a New Approach to Mapping Food Insecurity
Brookings
August 17, 2021
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Addressing Socioeconomic Barriers to a Healthy Diet
The Wellness Paradox Podcast
June 30, 2021
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Report: National Nutrition Incentive Program Assists 190 Organizations in Improving Community Nutrition, Health Outcomes
Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
June 18, 2021
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Interview with Lolita Nunn, Investor Relations Officer for the Fair Food Fund Network
Integrated Capital Investing
May 26, 2021
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Black Farmer Fund launches a Pilot Fund with Fair Food Network’s Fair Food Fund
Black Farmer Fund
May 13, 2021
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‘The Canary in the Coal Mine of Our Broken Food System.’ How Impact Investing Can Help Eliminate Hunger
Zero Hunger. The answer to hunger is not just more food. Mark Watson, Dan Horan and Quiana Broden help Liz and...
InvestmentNews
May 7, 2021
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Stateside: Travel ban reversed; MI’s first absentee ballot fight; food insecurity solutions
Michigan Radio
January 22, 2021
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Why This Midtown Detroit Liquor Hotspot Is Adding Produce to the Menu
Hour Detroit
June 12, 2020
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While food supply chains snap, a solution is on the table
The Hill's Changing America
May 20, 2020
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What more states allowing SNAP recipients to buy food online means for food security
Civil Eats
April 14, 2020
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Double Up Food Bucks: Helping provide healthy fruits, vegetables, one county at a time
Michigan Farm News
February 21, 2020
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Now Available: 2020 Double Up Farmers Market Applications
Applications are now available for the Double Up Food Buck Programs at Farmers Markets and with Direct Marketi...
January 13, 2020
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As nutrition incentives for SNAP recipients expand, will local farmers still benefit?
FoodPrint
January 6, 2020
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Stateside: Why the DNR okayed wolf killings; citizen activists on PEAS; expanding food assistance
Michigan Radio
November 25, 2019
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Evaluating a USDA program that gives SNAP participants financial incentives to buy fresh produce in supermarkets
Health Affairs
November 1, 2019
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Flint fights lead poisoning with farmers markets and cooking classes
PBS NewsHour
October 21, 2019
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Double Up Food Bucks offers more health options for low-income families
Flintside
June 19, 2019
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Michigan farmers cheer Whitmer’s Double Up Food Bucks boost
Michigan Advance
March 14, 2019
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An unlikely allies interview with Capital Impact Partners, the Fair Food Network, and FEAST Detroit
SOCAP's podcast series, Money + Meaning
March 12, 2019
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Houston's Urban Harvest Awarded Rebuild Texas Grant
Patch (Houston, Texas)
January 23, 2019
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Michigan Congressman hopes to expand funding for food programs that incentivize healthy eating
WCMU Public Radio
April 19, 2018
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Oran Hesterman on Dollars and Change
Oran Hesterman, President & CEO of the Fair Food Network, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt on Dollar...
Wharton Business Radio
April 11, 2018
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Food Assistance Panel at Consumer Federation of America Food Policy Conference
C-SPAN
March 28, 2018
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Flint’s recovery begins with a carrot: How a unique program is healing the city.
Bridge Magazine
March 28, 2018
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In Striking Nationwide Trend, Hospitals Take on Hunger to Improve Overall Health
Civil Eats
March 8, 2018
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New Study Shows Initial Success for a Healthy Food Incentive Program for Low-Income Detroiters
MHealth Lab
December 20, 2017
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SpartanNash’s Family Fare Brings Back Double Up Food Bucks
Progressive Grocer
June 1, 2017
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Michigan Healthy Food Loan Fund Passes $10M in Investments
A loan and grant fund designed to boost access to healthy food in underserved Michigan communities has made mo...
Associated Press
May 17, 2017
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The demand for 'local' food is growing — here's why investors should pay attention
Business Insider
April 25, 2017
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From founding farmer to fair food movement champion
University of California Santa Cruz
April 25, 2017
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Why are there no black-owned grocery stores in Detroit?
Detroit Metro Times
March 29, 2017
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Doubling Up Healthy, Local Produce at California Groceries
A program launched this month in Northern California aims to make buying local fruits and vegetables in grocer...
Civil Eats
February 23, 2017
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Five-minute chats in the waiting room may prompt families to eat more fruits, vegetables
Science Daily
January 18, 2017
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National Co+op Grocers Donates $50,000 to Fair Food Network on Behalf of Food Co-ops
National Co-Op Grocers
December 21, 2016
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Fair Food Network: Dedicated to building a more just and sustainable food system
WKAR
December 18, 2016
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House Agriculture Committee concludes two-year review of the past, present and future of SNAP
High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal
December 12, 2016
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Food entrepreneurs get bootcamp boost: Local startups learn fundamentals to expand fresh food access
Second Wave Media
November 17, 2016
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Independent Grocer Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee on SNAP Program
National Grocers Association
November 16, 2016
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5 things we learned from SpartanNash's first corporate responsibility report
Supermarket News
November 15, 2016
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Michigan Good Food Fund grants to help launch Detroit grocery store, expand farmers market
Crain's Detroit Business
November 15, 2016
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SNAP Incentives in Farmers Markets: The Double Up Food Bucks Consumer Experience
Altarum Institute Health Policy Forum
November 30, 2015
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A Holistic Approach to Healthy Food Financing
Healthy Food Access Portal
November 16, 2015
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Fair Food Network fights for healthy, sustainable eating
The Michigan Daily
September 23, 2015
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Fresh produce incentives are new redevelopment ingredient
Wallace Center at Winrock International
September 23, 2015
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Fresh produce incentives are new redevelopment ingredient
Wallace Center at Winrock International
September 23, 2015
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The key difference between what poor people and everyone else eat
Washington Post
September 23, 2015
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Food Justice interview: Oran Hesterman of Fair Food Network
Repair the World
September 23, 2015
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US Surgeon General Murthy to visit Detroit’s Eastern Market
Associated Press
August 31, 2015
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Michigan Good Food Fund Looks to Finance the Local Food Chain
Seedstock.com
August 17, 2015
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New Mexico fruit and vegetable farmers get boost from FINI program
Southwest Farm Press
July 27, 2015
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Michigan Farmers Markets Make Food Stamps Worth Twice As Much As Regular Money
Fast Company
May 18, 2015
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Food Stamps Are Worth Double at These Michigan Farmers Markets—Helping Families and Local Businesses
Yes! Magazine
April 15, 2015
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Michigan nonprofit gets $5.2 million to boost fresh food
The Detroit Free Press
April 8, 2015
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Fair Food Network in Ann Arbor gets nearly $5.2 million to boost fresh food access
Crain's Detroit Business
April 8, 2015
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Senator Stabenow announces expansion of Double Up Food Bucks Program
Super Hits 103.7 Cosy FM
April 8, 2015
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Projects aim to get more fruits and vegetables to poor people
Food + Environment Reporting Network
April 8, 2015
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Grant Connects More Low-Income Michigan Families with Fresh Food
Public News Service
April 8, 2015
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From ‘hippie farmers’ to regional food supplier, Northern Girl thrives in County
Bangor Daily News
February 23, 2015
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Farmers markets bring healthy choices to low-income shoppers: USDA program benefits SNAP users
The Nation's Health (APHA)
February 2, 2015
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SNAP Benefits Get Government Boost, Find Out How ‘Double Bucks’ Work
The Inquisitr
January 14, 2015
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Local Double Up Food Bucks program first in country to go digital, reduce lost benefits
The Rapidian
January 14, 2015
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Deadline nears for incentive funds to increase produce consumption
The Produce News
January 14, 2015
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The Boston Globe: Food stamps for fresh food: More produce, more benefits
The Boston Globe
December 10, 2014
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NPR: How 'Double Bucks' For Food Stamps Conquered Capitol Hill
National Public Radio All Things Considered
November 11, 2014
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Fair Food Network starts SNAP fresh produce program with grocery stores in Michigan
The Hagstrom Report
August 28, 2014
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NBC News: Food Stamp Recipients in Michigan Double Up on Fruits, Veggies
NBC News
August 25, 2014
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How a nonprofit is helping Michigan family farmers
Christian Science Monitor
August 11, 2014
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How to Build an Equitable Food System: Lessons from Battle Creek
Michigan NightLight
June 4, 2014
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Farm Bill Reflects Shifting American Menu and a Senator’s Persistent Tilling
New York Times
May 11, 2014
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Farm Bill Reflects Shifting American Menu and a Senator’s Persistent Tilling
New York Times
March 11, 2014
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Fairer fare: How to turn food system kinks into win-wins for growers and eaters
Grist
March 11, 2014
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Farm bill contains farmers market program that food advocates for poor see as hopeful
Washington Post
February 4, 2014
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Nonprofits Seek Out Former Grant Makers to Take the Reins
Chronicle of Philanthropy
November 4, 2013
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Schoolchildren learn about good eating at Eastern Market
Detroit Free Press
September 12, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announces Local Food for Healthy Families Act while at Saginaw Farmers Market
MLive.com
August 26, 2013
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U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow rallies support for food stamps, passage of 2013 Farm Bill in Kalamazoo
MLive.com
August 21, 2013
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Vilsack: Pilot program shows SNAP incentive increases consumption of produce
The Hagstrom Report
August 20, 2013
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Healthy Incentives Pilot Shows Small Investment Leads to Big Impact
USDA Blog
August 1, 2013
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Food stamp program needs reform not gutting, say mayors and reformer
Chicago Tribune
June 23, 2013
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Making Food Stamps More Effective at Regular Grocery Stores, Not Just Farmers' Markets
The Atlantic Cities
June 19, 2013
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Nudging Detroit: Program Doubles Food Stamp Bucks In Grocery Stores
NPR's The Salt
June 17, 2013
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Food aid program aims to offer double helpings of fresh produce
Detroit Free Press
June 17, 2013
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Farm Bill Becomes Fodder In 'Fiscal Cliff' Wrangling
NPR's Morning Edition
December 12, 2012
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Creating a Fair Food System: Thoughts about Oran Hesterman’s book FAIR FOOD
Edible Michiana
August 20, 2012
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Program aims to bring local produce into low-income homes
Battle Creek Enquirer
July 25, 2012
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Fair Food Network's buy-local incentive spreads from farmers markets to Detroit grocery stores
Crain's Detroit Business
June 1, 2012
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Federal Food Aid Recipients Double Their Money at Local Farmers' Markets
Treehugger.com
May 8, 2012
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Nutrition, hunger groups mount campaigns, but take different approaches to farm bill
The Hagstrom Report
April 19, 2012
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Hesterman: Now's the Time for Fresh, Local, Fair Food
Michigan Land Use Institute
October 18, 2011
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Local demand re-shaping market links from farmer to consumer
Michigan Farm News, October 15, 2011 print edition
October 7, 2011
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Financing measure could boost farm production in food deserts
Regional Food Solutions
August 2, 2011
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A Michigan Nonprofit Serves Up a Double Deal for Healthier Eating
Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 29, 2011
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Program pioneered in Takoma Park takes hold in recession-ravaged Michigan
Washington Post
February 10, 2011
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Program pioneered in Takoma Park takes hold in recession-ravaged Michigan
Washington Post
February 10, 2011
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Fair Food Network expands Bridge Card program for farmers markets
Crain's Detroit Business
February 10, 2011
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Fair Food Network expands Bridge Card program for farmers markets
Crain's Detroit Business
February 10, 2011
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John Dingell launches Double Up Food Bucks in Washtenaw County
AnnArbor.com
September 8, 2010
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Fair Food Network Launches New Program - Family News Story - WDIV Detroit
ClickOnDetroit.com
August 11, 2010
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Double up food bucks and food policy with the Fair Food Network
AnnArbor.com
July 12, 2010
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Ann Arbor-based Fair Food Network gets funding to improve urban access to healthy food
Crain’s Detroit Business
December 9, 2009
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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Partnership with Fair Food Network
The Community Investment Network
December 4, 2009
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