A grant opportunity is now available for Michigan food pantries seeking to expand their infrastructure in an effort to address food and nutrition insecurity. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation are accepting grant program applications for the third consecutive year to increase the capacity of local food pantries to provide nutrient-rich fresh food options that require refrigeration.

Food Pantry Grant Applications Open to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is working closely with Blue Cross Complete of Michigan as well as state officials to ensure everyone continues to have access to health care coverage – both for individuals that continue to qualify for our Medicaid plans and for individuals statewide now eligible for Blue health plans on the individual market and through their employers. 

Medicaid Redetermination: How Blue Cross is Helping People Stay Covered

Grant opportunity will provide equipment and resources to increase access to 
nutrient-rich fresh food options to those in need.


United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Partner on Food Pantry Grant Program, Accepting Applications Through July 14

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) today announced $243,500 in grant funding awarded to 110 food pantries as part of the Food Pantry Grant Program, to improve access to nutrient-rich foods including dairy, fruit and vegetables.

110 Food Pantries Awarded Grant Funding to Improve Michigan’s Food Ecosystem

DETROIT, July 25, 2022 – In an effort to increase access to nutrient-rich options for those in need, Michigan food pantries are invited to apply for grant funding to help enhance their infrastructure and programming....

United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Cross Complete Partner on Grant Funding to Improve Food Pantry Infrastructure

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Meijer Pharmacy today announced a regionally focused collaborative with services agencies to offer homebound individuals and people with disabilities COVID-19 vaccines....

Female doctor wearing blue latex gloves injecting female with a needle and syringe containing a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Meijer Pharmacy launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for persons with disabilities

During pregnancy, women experience both physical and emotional changes that can affect their moods....

Watching out for you and your baby

Taking good care of yourself before, during and after pregnancy is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby — and yourself. Replacing smoking or vaping with healthy habits can be hard but with these tips, you can be successful....

Quitting Smoking is Good for You and Your Baby

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your baby and yourself. It’s important to know the real dangers that smoking and vaping can cause. Read on as we bust some common myths about smoking during pregnancy. Myths vs....

Busting the Myths About Smoking and Vaping During Pregnancy

Smoking while you're pregnant can harm both you and your baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of health problems for developing babies, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects of the mouth and lip....

How to Get Help To Quit Smoking During Pregnancy

Vaping during pregnancy isn’t safe for your baby. Nicotine in regular cigarettes is also found in some electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and can cause permanent damage to a baby’s brain as well as cause other health problems....

The Dangers Of Vaping During Pregnancy

Babies born at a low birth weight can experience health problems at birth and throughout their lives. Smoking during pregnancy is one thing that can cause a low birth weight. Quitting smoking now can help your baby get to a healthy birth weight so he or she may live a longer, healthier life. What Is Low Birth Weight?...

How Smoking Can Harm You and Your Baby

Regardless of how or why a child enters foster care, children who do have experienced loss and confusion. They’ve had to say goodbye to their home, family members they feel devoted to and a sense of control over their lives....

c. Along with a small collection of toys and books, a small visitation room now boasts a cityscape scene with green fields and open sky in the distance. A plan carries a Blue Cross Complete flag behind it.

New Murals Create Welcoming Space for Flint-Area Foster Children

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