Agent Charitable Fund

The Michigan Farm Bureau Agent Charitable Fund (ACF) is a donor advised fund within the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture (MFA) with a mission of ending hunger in Michigan. Following the purpose and vision of the MFA, the fund grants monies to provide food, build agriculture awareness, educate and help citizens throughout the state.

In Michigan, 1,177,820 people are facing hunger - and 282,320 are children. The ACF is committed to serving Michigan families and creating great learning environments for kids in schools. When children are hungry and worried about where their next meal might come from, they can’t learn. When children are facing food insecurity, they can never unleash the power of their dreams and ignite their full potential. 

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Agent Charitable Fund Awards Grant to Project Christmas
Agent Charitable Fund Awards Grant to Project Christmas

Cadillac, Mich. – Project Christmas was recently awarded a $2,000 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 Christmas meal items for families experiencing financial difficulty around the holidays.

Michigan Farm Bureau Awards Grant to Mesick Consolidated Schools
Michigan Farm Bureau Awards Grant to Mesick Consolidated Schools

Cadillac, Mich. – Mesick Consolidated Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity by the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies (MFBFoC) and Michigan Farm Bureau Agent Charitable Fund (ACF).

6 Years on the ACF Board
6 Years on the ACF Board

Melissa is celebrating 6 years on the Agent Charitable Fund board!

2023 ACF Impact
2023 ACF Impact

The ACF is made possible through the generous contributions of agents, employees, members, and insureds. Here is a look back at the 2023 ACF year.

Local Backpack Program Receives $3250
Local Backpack Program Receives $3250

Farm Bureau Agents of Michigan have banded together to make an impact against hunger in Michigan Community Hope – Back Packs for Kids was a recipient of a grant to help with the cost of making sure our kids in the area are fed over the weekend

Agent Charitable Fund raises $65K to feed Michigan families
Agent Charitable Fund raises $65K to feed Michigan families

Farm Bureau’s Agent Charitable Fund held its third annual statewide fundraiser with 180 supporters raising over $65,000 to feed hungry neighbors across the state.

Agent Charitable Fund
Agent Charitable Fund

Both Melissa and John had served as volunteers in their local school backpack programs and were excited for the opportunity to get more involved with hunger-relief work in their community.

Million Meals Challenge
Million Meals Challenge

In October the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies raised over $131,000 to support hunger relief efforts around the state.