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Appropriations Requests for Food Bank Council of Michigan (Michigan Agricultural Surplus System)

Sponsoring legislator

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Sarah E Anthony
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1. Cosponsoring legislators:
No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:
Food Bank Council of Michigan (Michigan Agricultural Surplus System)
3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:
330 Marshall Street, Ste 102, Lansing MI 48912
4. The recipient's employer identification number:
382515765

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:
$12,045,000.00
6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?
The funds would be used to distribute surplus produce to low-income residents of the state through the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System, which was established in 1990, and which creates a reliable market for Michigan’s surplus and No. 2-grade food, supporting farmers and processors while reducing waste.
7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?
State Funding
Amount received: $36,000,000.00
8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:
FY 27

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?
Yes
1. Continuous operation in this state for the preceding 36 months Yes
2. Physical office in this state for not less than the preceding 12 consecutive months Yes
3. Have a board of directors Yes
4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:
Dr. Phil Knight (CEO); Dr. Dawn Opel (President and CIO); Marsha Keefer (COO); Chad Schafer (CFO); Kara Ross (Board Chair); Scott Piggott (Board Vice Chair); Paula Cunningham (Board Treasurer); Michelle Lantz (Board Secretary)

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

  • "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
  • "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
  • "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Sarah E Anthony