The Michigan chapter of Interfaith Power & Light is collaborating on a $20 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, awarded to EcoWorks. This initiative aims to transform 15 food pantries and soup kitchens in Detroit into "climate resilience hubs." Solar Faithful is also involved in this project.

Leah Wiste, executive director of Michigan IPL, explained the significance of these hubs: “When a community-serving organization becomes a climate resilience hub, it means their building is better prepared to operate during the harsh conditions of our destabilized climate: storms, flooding, extreme temperatures, and power outages.” She further noted that these facilities could generate and store their own power using solar panels, battery backups, and generators. This capability allows them to provide continuous services during power grid failures.

Wiste emphasized the importance of bringing federal resources to grassroots levels, particularly for vulnerable communities facing food insecurity. She expressed anticipation for sharing more about these projects over the next three years.