Food Assistance Program (Bridge Card/EBT/Food Stamps)
Food Assistance Program- DHS
Eligibility and Application:https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/
Handout: http://www.foodstamphelp.org/Helpline_Flyer_2008.pdf
Paper Application and Booklet: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527-69226--,00.html
According to the website, the online application should only take 30 minutes. However, the application takes months to be processed. It is quicker to go to DHS.
Application Information Needed:
Eligibility and Application:https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/
Handout: http://www.foodstamphelp.org/Helpline_Flyer_2008.pdf
Paper Application and Booklet: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527-69226--,00.html
According to the website, the online application should only take 30 minutes. However, the application takes months to be processed. It is quicker to go to DHS.
Application Information Needed:
- State ID
- Social Security Card
- Income: check stub, if applicable
- Utility bill: heat, if applicable
- Housing: lease stating monthly rent, if applicable