The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received communication from the federal Department of Agriculture that, due to the federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits next month. They directed DHHS to hold November SNAP issuance and ongoing benefits until further notice. In 2023, retailers in Michigan redeemed over $3.6 million in SNAP.
Key Points:
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- Nearly 13% of Michigan households, approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.
- Of those, 43% are families with children, and 36% are families with members who are older adults or disabled.
- In FY 2024, the average SNAP household in Michigan received $335.03 in benefits per month, which is about $173 per person per month or $5.68 per person per day.
- 492,225 children and 38,513 veterans benefit from SNAP.
- 78% of SNAP households include someone with earned income.
SNAP Facts:
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- The USDA Food and Nutrition Service administers SNAP at the federal level, with states operating the program at the local level.
- To be eligible in Michigan, applicants must be a U.S. citizen (or acceptable non-citizen status) and live in the state. In order to determine if a household is eligible for SNAP, MDHHS will review a household’s expenses, assets, and income.
- SNAP spending generates revenue for grocery stores, farmers, and other businesses, which helps pay local wages, keeps shelves stocked, and boosts the local economy.
- Nationally, SNAP funding supports 388,000 jobs, more than $20 billion in direct wages, resulting in over $4.5 billion in state and federal tax revenue.
