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Superior Health Foundation Allocates $65,000 to Support Food Pantries Across the Upper Peninsula

The Superior Health Foundation is pledging $65,000 to support food pantries across the Upper Peninsula in response to the expected reductions in SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025. Food pantries throughout the U.P. are already seeing increased demand as families try to stretch their limited resources. Shelves are being emptied more quickly, operational costs are rising, and families are depending on pantry networks even before the benefit delays take effect.

While the Superior Health Foundation cannot replace lost federal funding, all remaining 2025 grant funding will be redirected to support this crucial community need, helping to stabilize food access across the region. SHF will be coordinating with community partners and local pantries to distribute these funds quickly, efficiently, and equitably.

Due to the need to pivot funding toward this responsive effort, SHF will not accept any new funding requests for the remainder of 2025. The 2026 U.P. Impact, Care Access, and Equipment Grant programs will continue as planned. The 2026 requests for proposals (RFPs) and grant applications will open on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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