Part III: Rising Costs Series

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Across Michigan, many families struggle to stretch their wages to cover essentials like food, housing, transportation, and healthcare. The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Michigan paints a far clearer picture of what it truly costs to get by than the outdated official poverty measure — and it highlights just how critical food costs are for low-income households.

Good news: There are people stepping up to help.

This week, we’re joined by Cam Barrett of Kroger and Cortney Boes Freeland from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan to talk about how their organizations are making a difference for families facing rising food costs.