Meanwhile, Forgotten Harvest is working to fill the void for many families across Southeast Michigan, and the nonprofit says it’s expanding so it can reach even more people to wipe out hunger.

Chantel Watkins is just one of many Michiganders protesting the recent Great Lakes Water Authority rate hikes. As some find creative ways to stretch their dollars at the market, some Michiganders can’t afford to do that.

“Just adding more and more prices to the bills while our wages are not increasing, you really gotta figure out what you’re going to be buying, what brands of cereal can you afford,” she said.

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