Funding Amount

Approximately $50 per box; average 4-16 boxes per year

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Purpose: Provide nutritious food for income eligible families and seniors to ease the burden of food costs.

Geographic Scope: Barry, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee counties

Benefit: People average 4 to 16 boxes a year with each box valued at approximately $50

CSFP Eligibility Criteria

  • Self-declared eligibility in SNAP
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Low-income subsidy program
  • Medicare Savings Programs
  • Income Limit: $1,957 a month for single person OR $2,644 for two-person household
  • Age Requirement: At least 60 years of age
  • Residency: Resides in service area

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 1-877-422-2726
  • Address: 175 Main St., Battle Creek, MI 49014

Equal Opportunity: This institution is an equal opportunity provider. USDA Nondiscrimination Policy applies.

What Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021
1
Total given
$28K
Median grant
$28K
  • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Battle Creek, MI.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Seniors
  • Food security
  • Food
  • Poverty alleviation

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