Bridge Card Update: Upgraded chip- and tap-enabled Bridge Cards are coming later in 2026. To ensure you receive your new card, make sure your mailing address is current. If an update is needed, log in to your MI Bridges account at Michigan.gov/MIBridges and select “Report Changes” on the dashboard.
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Michigan’s food assistance program, also know as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Visit MI Bridges to apply for food assistance, check eligibility status and manage your account. It's also important for recipients to update any changes in MI Bridges to your income, employment, family situation or address. |
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Federal rules for SNAP work requirements changed March 1, 2026. Some adults ages 18-64 will need to show proof of work to receive benefits.
Food benefits for individuals who receive Supplemental Social Security Income.
The Department of Health and Human Services can help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough.
Eligibility is based on the financial situation of all members in a household. Everyone who lives together and purchases and prepares food together is considered a member of the same household group.
Forms and publications for download and print.
Clients are issued a Michigan Bridge Card to purchase certain food products and access cash benefits at a number of retailers and ATMs throughout the state.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a free nutrition education and physical activity promotion program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for children, youth, and adults who receive or are eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
Michigan households who receive food assistance are now able to buy food online from select retailers through amazon.com, walmart.com, earthfare.com, and www.aldi.us using their Bridge Cards.
The Restaurant Meal Program provides certain individuals who receive food assistance program benefits (FAP) with the ability to use their Michigan Bridge card to purchase prepared food from participating restaurants.
Disaster Food Assistance Program
