A Dynamic Collaboration Focused on Empowering Youth with Lifelong Wellness Skills.
Together, we’re building a foundation of healthy habits through nutrition education and physical activity, ensuring our youth thrive both on and off the field.
Increasing Access to Nutritious Dairy through Community Partnerships
Our Community Partners
Detroit Lions | Detroit Lions Academy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Blue Cross Complete | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Teaming Up to Make a Difference!
We’ve placed over 200 coolers in local food pantries, helping to keep nutritious foods accessible to communities across the state.
Grand Rapids Whitecaps
Partnering to drive community impact with a focus on youth!
Through engaging programs, high school weight room renovations, and nutrition education, we’re helping to build stronger, healthier futures for the next generation.
Michigan High School
Athletics Association
Fueling Michigan’s Athletic Excellence
We’re powering up Michigan athletes with chocolate milk—the ultimate refuel beverage! As the official choice for recovery, it’s not just about the drink; it’s about helping our athletes perform at their peak. With expert nutrition education by their side, they’re fueled and ready to conquer every challenge.
Dairy Nourishes Michigan
Uniting for a Healthier Michigan!
All seven Michigan food banks are united, along with cooperatives, processors, partners, and key stakeholders, to tackle hunger head-on. Our mission is simple: to ensure that every visit to a Michigan food bank includes access to nourishing dairy foods for all our communities.
Strengthening Communities
through Milk in School Meals
School meals play a crucial role in closing hunger and nutritional gaps for children, offering a reliable source of balanced nutrition that many kids might otherwise miss. Within these meals, milk stands out as an essential component, directly linking the dairy community to the health and development of our youth.
Without milk, it’s nearly impossible for kids to receive the full range of nutrients vital for their growth—nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, which are difficult to obtain in adequate amounts from other sources. By including milk in school meals, we not only support the dairy community but also ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive, both academically and physically.
Enhancing Food Security
We believe everyone should have access to fresh, wholesome dairy foods. Through a collaborative effort with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, we are working with Michigan’s food pantries to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
By providing vital equipment and resources, we’re helping to increase the availability of nutrient-rich dairy products and fresh, wholesome foods. Our aim is to ensure that everyone who visits these pantries can enjoy the health benefits of nutritious dairy, along with fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Together, we’re nourishing our communities and promoting healthier living for all.
Food Pantry Grant Program
United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation are proud to partner with Michigan’s food pantries to provide equipment and resources for distributing of dairy and other nutrient-rich, fresh food options to clients.
Now accepting applications!