Organizers emphasized that both the demonstration and food drive are open to all, regardless of political affiliation, and are intended to foster connection and mutual support.
Residents in Michigan who receive food assistance benefits may be eligible to receive replacement food for SNAP benefits lost in power outages caused by storms and tornadoes that swept through parts of the state earlier this month. Today is the last day to apply.
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).
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