Rising Heating Costs Lead to Increased Hunger

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The Food Bank Council of Michigan is a statewide organization committed to the alleviation of hunger. FBCM gathers food and funds to help stock Michigan's member food banks, which serve people in all 83 counties. It provides a central, single voice to the issue of hunger, statewide leadership and education on the need for food and food security.

While utility companies offer some shut-off protection during the coldest months and local organizations provide assistance with heating costs, it's not enough to cover the gap, according to Long.

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Rising Heating Costs Lead to Increased Hunger

The average household paid $986 for heat this winter, 10 percent more than la...

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