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Food stamp benefits are dropping; use our database to see the impact in your county
Volunteers load boxes for a food bank program in this December 2012 file photo. Food bank officials say a decline in food stamp benefits could increase demand for their services. (MLive File Photo)
LANSING — Food stamp recipients will get fewer dollars in assistance starting on Friday as a temporary boost in benefits expires.
Funding for Michigan's share of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps, will drop by $183 million in the next year, according to the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The decrease is a result of an expiring stimulus package that provided additional funds during the economic downturn. Further cuts are likely as Congress debates SNAP funding in the Farm Bill.
On average, a family of four with no income will likely see their benefits decrease by about $36 a month, according to the state. The impact on each individual or family depends on income, household size and expenses. Recipients can call (888) 678-8914 to find out their new benefit amount.
Wayne County will see the largest decrease of $54.4 million, accounting for nearly a third of the state's benefits. Macomb, Oakland, Genesee and Kent counties all will see decreases of more than $10 million. Use our database to see how many people receive food assistance in each county and the total dollar amount in cuts.
Funding for Michigan's share of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as food stamps, will drop by $183 million in the next year, according to the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The decrease is a result of an expiring stimulus package that provided additional funds during the economic downturn. Further cuts are likely as Congress debates SNAP funding in the Farm Bill.
On average, a family of four with no income will likely see their benefits decrease by about $36 a month, according to the state. The impact on each individual or family depends on income, household size and expenses. Recipients can call (888) 678-8914 to find out their new benefit amount.
Wayne County will see the largest decrease of $54.4 million, accounting for nearly a third of the state's benefits. Macomb, Oakland, Genesee and Kent counties all will see decreases of more than $10 million. Use our database to see how many people receive food assistance in each county and the total dollar amount in cuts.
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