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submitted by Persis Sopariwala, Agent Charitable Fund Manager
Manchester Community Resource Center was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase kid-friendly and nutritious food for the center’s Weekend Kids’ Meal program. Manchester Community Resource Center is one of seven organizations throughout the state to receive a Feeding the Future Grant from the ACF in December.
Organizations are nominated by a local Farm Bureau Insurance agent and selected by a committee of ACF donors based on the need of the organization, population being served, and overall goal of the program. Farm Bureau Insurance agent Casey Walker nominated Manchester Community Resource Center for the grant. As Walker says, “I first heard about the Manchester Community Resource Center through a current client who spoke highly of the organization during a review. Their passion for the center’s work inspired me to learn more. The Manchester Community Resource Center has made a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families throughout our community.”…