Agent Charitable Fund Awards Grant to Oaks Village
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2026
Contact: Persis Sopariwala
Agent Charitable Fund Manager
517-323-6628
psopari@michfb.com
Agent Charitable Fund Awards Grant to Oaks Village
Monroe, Mich. – Oaks Village was recently awarded a $2,500 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 fresh produce for the Oaks Village Food Pantry so families can have healthier food box options.
Oaks Village is one of eight organizations throughout the state to receive a Feeding the Future Grant from the ACF in February. 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. 501(c)(3) nonprofits can utilize Michigan Farm Bureau’s Find an Agent tool to locate an agent in their area. Grant requests are reviewed every other month, and the next submission deadline is Friday, March 27.
Farm Bureau Insurance agent Kelsey Starr nominated Oaks Village for the grant and is proud to come alongside the organization and support their hunger-relief efforts. As Starr says, “Oaks Village has proven their ability to turn resources into real, measurable impact for families facing food insecurity. Their work goes beyond short-term relief – they focus on meeting people where they are, preserving dignity, and creating consistent access to food for children and families who need it most.”
The ACF, whose mission is to end hunger in Michigan, is a donor-designated fund administered through the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture. The Michigan Foundation for Agriculture, a 501(c)(3) governed by Michigan Farm Bureau’s board of directors, positively contributes to the future of Michigan agriculture through leadership and educational programming. Through grant programs like Feeding the Future, Farm Bureau agents, clients and partners provide food and educational programs to Michigan residents struggling with hunger and aid the more than 3,000 hunger-relief agencies throughout the state.
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If you would like more information about the ACF, please contact Persis Sopariwala at 517-323-6628 or psopari@michfb.com.