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November 04, 2010
- Starting in January, the date when most food assistance clients receive their benefits may change in an effort to increase access to fresh foods throughout the month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers announced today. DETROIT
"Most people spend their food benefits as soon as they receive them; currently, that's in the first 10 days of the month," said Barbara Anders, MDHHS deputy director of financial and quality services.
"This gradual change will improve access to fresh foods, making it easier for people who rely on food assistance to make healthy food choices."
Nearly 1.9 million people in Michigan receive food assistance benefits, which are currently distributed at the beginning of each month. In January, the date most clients receive those benefits will move back by one day each month, depending on the last digit of the recipient identification number.
For example, a client whose recipient ID number ends in 4 will receive food assistance benefits on Jan. 7, Feb. 8, March 9, April 10 and on the eleventh day of each month starting in May.
The initiative is also expected to strengthen Michigan's grocery and farmers market industries - critical partners in the Food Assistance Program.
Michigan's food assistance clients spent more than $2.1 billion in food purchases last year, and an additional $293,000 at farmers' markets. More than 50 Michigan farmers markets accept food benefits on a Bridge card.
And we know that for every $5 of food benefits generates about $9.20 in economic activity in communities.
The date change is a positive step for clients and retailers, said Auday Arabo, president and CEO of the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers. The group represents more than 3,000 members in the state, including independent supermarkets, convenience stores and gas stations.
"It's a win for customers because they don't have to wait in long lines at the beginning of the month and because they'll have more access to fresh fruit, produce and other perishable items," Arabo said. "It's a win for retailers because they're going to have a better control of their inventory and labor force throughout the month."
Jamal Abro, who with co-owner Mike Koza hosted the event at their Mike's Fresh Market store, said they welcome the change.
"Service and quality is what matters most," Abro said. "This gradual change will allow us to better deliver quality food and goods prices to our customers, no matter when they visit our stores."
Gleaners Community Food Bank applauded MDHHS' efforts to give people access to the food they need. Gleaners distributes food for more than 532,000 meals every week to local pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.
"As our hunger crisis deepens, many of our partner agencies are seeing dramatic increases in demand for emergency food," said John Kastler, a Gleaners vice president. "In this time of great need, we appreciate the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services to get people the food they need, when they need it."
Jane Marshall, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, stressed that the distribution date is a gradual change and won't drastically impact clients.
"However, if any client needs help with food, there is a strong network of food banks statewide," she added. "I want to encourage them to reach out to the Food Bank Council of Michigan at 800-552-4483 or fbcm@fbcmich.org if they need assistance during this change."
Food assistance clients may call 877-390-3327 for additional information about the date change.
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