SNAP Outreach at Food Bank Council of Michigan

SNAP Outreach at Food Bank Council of Michigan Through our statewide helpline, we can assist anyone in Michigan with applying for food assistance.

Our focus is to address food insecurity by connecting individuals to food assistance (SNAP) benefits, as well as other community resources. Through our helpline, we can assist anyone within the state of Michigan to apply for food assistance benefits right over the phone.

Did you lose your SNAP benefits due to new work requirements? It’s not too late to find out what options you have and re...
03/19/2026

Did you lose your SNAP benefits due to new work requirements? It’s not too late to find out what options you have and regain your benefits! You may meet an exemption or meet requirements. Your local MDHHS office can help walk you through this process and evaluate your unique situation.

If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years. 📞 Call your local MDHHS office to learn more: 1-844-464-3447

If you receive SNAP benefits and are ages 18 - 64, you may need to take action to meet new work requirements for food as...
03/17/2026

If you receive SNAP benefits and are ages 18 - 64, you may need to take action to meet new work requirements for food assistance. If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

Exemptions are available, but you’ll need to call your local MDHHS office to see whether you meet one of these.

☎️Call MDHHS at 1-844-464-3447 to:
• See if you meet an exemption
• Learn how to meet work requirements
• Avoid benefit interruptions

Help is available. Your local MDHHS office can walk you through the process. Don’t wait — call today.

Some parts of Michigan are exempt from the new work requirements for food assistance — and others are not. Here’s how to...
03/12/2026

Some parts of Michigan are exempt from the new work requirements for food assistance — and others are not. Here’s how to tell what applies to you.

If you permanently reside in one of these exempt counties or cities, you do not need to fulfill new work requirements and will receive SNAP benefits as usual:

📍 Counties: Alcona, Alger, Arenac, Cheboygan, Iosco, Iron, Luce, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oceana, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft

🏙️ Cities: Bay City, Detroit, Eastpointe, Flint, Jackson, Saginaw
If you do NOT permanently reside in one of these areas, you may need to meet work requirements or meet an exemption. Many people still meet exemptions based on caregiving, health, school, and many more.

If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

📞 Call your local MDHHS office to learn about exemptions: 1-844-464-3447

Good news: Many people are exempt from the new SNAP work requirements for food assistance. You may be exempt from the wo...
03/10/2026

Good news: Many people are exempt from the new SNAP work requirements for food assistance. You may be exempt from the work requirements if you:

• Are in a SNAP group that includes an individual under age 14
• Live in an exempt county or city
• Receive disability benefits
• Receive or have applied for unemployment benefits
• Are pregnant
• Participate in an inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment/rehabilitation program
• Are Native American or Indigenous
• Many more — call your local MDHHS office to see if this applies to you: 1-844-464-3447

If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

03/09/2026

We encourage everyone to spread warmth and hope as we remain committed to serving our neighbors across South Michigan!

In addition to our distribution in Union City, we will also be hosting an emergency food distribution tomorrow afternoon in Three Rivers. Please refer to the flyer for the time and location. We will have a variety of food items available, including items to accommodate anyone with power outages.

We are grateful to stand alongside our community. Together, we will continue to support one another and ensure our neighbors have what they need during this difficult time.

03/09/2026

We extend our hearts out to those who were recently affected by the severe storms over the weekend.

We'll be hosting an emergency food distribution tomorrow, March 10th, to support our neighbors in Union City. Please refer to the flyer for the time and location.

There will be a variety of items available, including water, emergency bags, and other a la carte items to accommodate those with power outages.

We stand united with all our Branch County neighbors and will continue to support them in every way we can!

You may have heard that there are new work requirements for SNAP food assistance for many adults in Michigan. But “work ...
03/05/2026

You may have heard that there are new work requirements for SNAP food assistance for many adults in Michigan. But “work requirements” doesn’t just mean a job. You can meet the requirements through:

💼 Working at least 20 hours/week (or 80 hours/month)

📚 Job training through an MDHHS-approved employment and training program (Michigan Works!)

🤝 Participating in community service through an approved nonprofit

If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

Not sure what counts? MDHHS can help explain your options. 📞 Call your local MDHHS office today to learn about exemptions and next steps: 1-844-464-3447

Adults may now need to meet new work requirements for food assistance to keep their benefits. This affects people ages 1...
03/03/2026

Adults may now need to meet new work requirements for food assistance to keep their benefits. This affects people ages 18 - 64 who are not currently working at least 20 hours/week (or 80 hours/month) and do not meet an exemption. If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

This does not mean your benefits will stop. Many exemptions exist for people living in certain areas, people living with children, caregivers, those with health issues, and more. But you may need to take action.

These new requirements (known as Time Limited Food Assistance, or TLFA) are more detailed than the general work requirements. Not everyone who meets an exemption under general work requirements will meet exemptions for TLFA.

📞 Call your local MDHHS office today to see if you meet an exemption: 1-844-464-3447

Did you receive a work requirement notice letter from MDHHS about your SNAP benefits? This letter does not mean your ben...
02/26/2026

Did you receive a work requirement notice letter from MDHHS about your SNAP benefits? This letter does not mean your benefits will stop right away. Here’s what to do next:

1️⃣ Call your local MDHHS office at 1-844-464-3447. They can check if you meet an exemption and explain your next steps.
2️⃣ Explore potential exemptions. Many people are exempt due to caregiving, health, school, pregnancy, or other reasons. MDHHS will share the full list of exemptions and see if you meet any of them.
3️⃣ Learn your work options. If you’re not exempt, MDHHS can explain work, training, or volunteer opportunities to maintain your benefits.
4️⃣ Update your contact info. Make sure your information is up-to-date in your MI Bridges Registered User account so you don’t miss updates (michigan.gov/MIBridges) as well as with your local MDHHS office.

If you do not meet the requirements or meet an exemption, your SNAP benefits may be limited to three months every three years.

Call your local MDHHS office to learn more.

Address

330 Marshall Street, Suite 102
Lansing, MI
48912

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18885448773

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