MARQUETTE, MI— USDA Rural Development is working through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to improve healthy food access in rural Michigan communities.
The Keweenaw Cooperative in Hancock will use a $200,000 award to support the relocation and expansion of the co-op's existing operations. Northwind Natural Food Co-op of Ironwood is getting more than $199,000 to make needed repairs, upgrades and other improvements. And Lakeshore Depot in Marquette will use a $200,000 award to assist with the final phase of its expansion.
Rural Development is partnering with the Reinvestment Fund, which serves as the National Fund Manager for USDA.
