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Photo of a loaf of sliced breadFood Assistance Program (FAP) Overview
The Food Assistance Program supplements the food purchasing power of low-income individuals and families.

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Conditions of Eligibility

• FAP Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for FAP depends on the financial situation of all persons who live together and purchase and prepare food together.

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• FAP Work Requirements
Adult members of FAP households must follow certain work-related rules.

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Other Food Sources

• Project FRESH - Farm Market Produce
Project FRESH, or the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), is associated with the WIC program. Project FRESH is an initiative to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared foods (such as fruits and vegetables) from farmers’ markets to women, infants and children who are nutritionally at risk.

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• Commodities for Schools and Institutions
The Food Distribution Program is one of USDA's nutrition assistance programs. Schools and institutions participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) and eligible institutions participating in the Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE) may receive USDA-donated commodity meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products.

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• Food Banks
The Food Bank Council of Michigan is a statewide charitable organization gathering food and funds to help stock the shelves of its member food banks.

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• Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program

• Meals On Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a private, non-profit, volunteer-based service that delivers nutritious meals to homebound persons.

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Forms

• Assistance Application (DHS-1171)
A packet containing an application for assistance, an information booklet and a filing form.

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• Solicitud de Asistencia - DHS-1171-SP

• Documento de Archivo - DHS-1171-F-SP PDF icon

• Change Report - DHS-2240 PDF icon

• Informe de Cambio - DHS-2240-SP PDF icon

Publications

• Food Assistance Benefits in Michigan - DHS Pub-16 PDF icon

• Beneficios de Asistencia de Alimentos en Michigan - DHS Pub-16-SP PDF icon

• Reporting Changes on Your Assistance Case - DHS Pub-280 PDF icon

• Reportando Cambios - DHS Pub-280-SP PDF icon

• How to Use Your Michigan Bridge Card Booklet - DHS Pub-322 PDF icon

• Your Rights and Responsibilites in the Food Assistance Program - DHS Pub-521 PDF icon

• Expedited Food Assistance - DHS Pub-716 PDF icon

• Expedited Food Assistance (Servicio Rápido de Beneficios de Asistencia de Alimentos) - DHS Pub-716-SP/AR PDF icon

• Notice to Potential Home Heating Credit Recipients - DHS Pub-788 PDF icon

• Aviso A Los Recipientes Potenciales Del Credito Para La Calefacción Del Hogar - DHS Pub-788-SP PDF icon


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