With hunger on the rise, Food Bank Council asks the Michigan Legislature to boost funding
Such a boost would also allow the Food Bank Council to increase the amount of produce purchased from Michigan farmers, officials say.
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‘A very dark time’: SNAP cuts leave Michigan families, food banks struggling
Following the sunset of the federal government’s pandemic-related programs like extended unemployment and rental assistance, about 1.3 million Michiganders will receive at least $95 less in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this month, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Inflation hits Michigan food banks hard as statewide need increases during the holidays
Inflation has been slowly decreasing over the last few months, but the price of food is still higher than normal. High food costs are making it more difficult for food banks to purchase enough food to meet demand.
‘A very dark time’: SNAP cuts leave Michigan families, food banks struggling
Following the sunset of the federal government’s pandemic-related programs like extended unemployment and rental assistance, about 1.3 million Michiganders will receive at least $95 less in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this month, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Inflation hits Michigan food banks hard as statewide need increases during the holidays
Inflation has been slowly decreasing over the last few months, but the price of food is still higher than normal. High food costs are making it more difficult for food banks to purchase enough food to meet demand.
