Michigan Food Distribution Programs

06/22/2026

What’s for lunch, Michigan?

Today, we share a tray from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in Wayne County.

What makes this tray so wonderful?

A Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich made with a warm, soft whole grain roll piled with seasoned Philly beef, melty cheese, sautéed onions and peppers, finished with a bright pop of tangy banana peppers for that zippy kick. Crunchy baby carrots, pears, fresh orange wedges and chilled 1% milk finish out the meal.

We thank the team at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for serving your students great school lunches!

06/08/2026

What’s for lunch, Michigan?

Today, we share a tray from Charlotte High School in Charlotte Public Schools, MI in Eaton County.

What makes this tray so wonderful?

It has baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, kiwi, Michigan-grown corn on the cob, whole grain roll, strawberry cup, juice and ice cold Michigan Milk.

We thank the team at Charlotte Public Schools for serving your students great school lunches!

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

A win-win-win for Michigan citizens, farmers, and local food distributors: The findings from the evaluation survey of the Michigan Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program demonstrate that investments in local supply chains can provide beneficial impacts for Michigan farmers and communities.

Explore the impacts of the LFPA program through these info sheets from !

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan-local-food-purchase-assistance-program-impact-information-sheets

05/18/2026

05/11/2026

🙌 BIG NEWS! Bendle Public Schools is among the first recipients of a new grant program focused on getting more locally grown food to schools, hospitals and other institutions that feed thousands of Michiganders.

🤝 The Good Food for Michigan Project is a partnership between the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD, Center for Good Food Purchasing and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. It's aimed at connecting locally grown, nutritious food to schools, hospitals and other institutions that serve meals to thousands of Michiganders every day.

More details at: https://goodfoodpurchasing.org/bendle-public-schools-mi/

05/11/2026

It's official: whole milk is BACK in schools 🥛

Today, USDA issued the final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Schools and child nutrition providers can now once again offer whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk options to help our children grow, learn, and thrive.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/08/usda-implements-president-trumps-whole-milk-healthy-kids-act

05/11/2026

Launched in October 2022 and continuing through December 2026, the Michigan Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program partners with seven food distribution partners across Michigan. Through this program, the LFPA supplies Michigan produce, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and other products to residents.

Here is the impact of the Michigan Local Food Purchase Assistance program, by the numbers:
$21.6 million was awarded to purchase locally grown food
540+ farmers supplied produce
83 counties in Michigan participated (out of 83)

Learn more about benefits of this program for Michigan farmers, food distribution partners, and communities here! https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan-local-food-purchase-assistance-program-impact-information-sheets

Michigan Department of Education

05/04/2026

Hello May! Fresh flavors are in full bloom 🥝🥬

05/04/2026