Michigan food banks headed for critical shortages due to federal funding cuts, uncertainty

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Michigan food banks headed for critical shortages due to federal funding cuts, uncertainty

Max Reinhart and Julia Cardi, The Detroit News An estimated 1.1 million food insecure Michigan residents may be more at risk if federal programs that keep the state’s food pantries stocked aren’t quickly reinstated, a statewide food resource network warned this week. The Food Bank Council of Michigan said food banks plan their budgets based on expected funding and are now facing “major gaps in supply,” which will have a significant impact on the…