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Help buying groceries and getting meals for you and your family. Your state runs food benefits (SNAP), WIC for pregnant people and young children, and school meals. Food banks and free meal sites near you can help too, often the same day.Help in Michigan.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in Michigan

Michigan programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

    Food Assistance Program

    In Michigan, SNAP is called Food Assistance Program (FAP).

    Michigan's Food Assistance Program helps eligible households buy food with SNAP benefits.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 517-241-3740

  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

    Women, Infants, and Children

    WIC provides eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children with food benefits and nutrition support.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 517-241-3740

  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education

    Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer

    Also: SUN Bucks

    Michigan Summer EBT gives eligible families grocery benefits for school-aged children during summer.

    Ways to apply:Online

    Apply online Agency pageCall MDHHS: 517-241-3740Call MDE: 833-633-5788

  • Michigan Department of Education

    Michigan School Meals

    Michigan School Meals provide free breakfast and lunch at participating public schools.

    Ways to apply:PaperIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 833-633-5788

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food banks that serve Michigan

Food banks in the Feeding America network supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call yours or check its website to find one close by.

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