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Meet Double Up Champion: Senator John Cherry
At Double Up Food Bucks, we’re on a mission to make fruits and veggies an accessible, affordable option for Michigan shoppers who use SNAP while also supporting our local farmers and communities. But this work simply wouldn’t be possible without the farmers markets and neighborhood grocery stores, community partners and shoppers, at the very heart of our program: Our Double Up Champions.
Meet Senator John Cherry: Advancing Healthy Food Access and Stronger Communities
Senator John Cherry, representing Flint in the Michigan Senate, is a committed advocate for working families, natural resource conservation, and equitable economic development. Now in his first term, Cherry serves as Chair of the Labor Committee and sits on the Appropriations Committee, where he focuses on lowering costs for families and strengthening Michigan’s infrastructure.
With deep roots in public service and conservation, including prior work at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and as vice chair of the Flint Charter Commission, Senator Cherry understands the importance of policies that support both people and the environment. His support of programs like Double Up Food Bucks reflects this commitment. By helping families afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while creating new markets for Michigan farmers, Double Up aligns with Cherry’s vision of a healthier, more resilient Michigan. One where working families can thrive, and local economies are strengthened from the ground up.
