Michigan Senate Acts to Secure $50M for SNAP Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

The Michigan Senate approved $50 million for emergency funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, addressing potential disruptions in food assistance amid federal funding uncertainties.

• On October 30, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 182, allocating $50 million to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for emergency food assistance.
• The funding aims to support those reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as federal funding faces uncertainty due to the ongoing federal shutdown.
• Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized the importance of this measure in ensuring food security, especially for vulnerable populations relying on food banks across Michigan.