Over one million Michigan residents will receive added food benefits in February. The extra money will show up on Bridge Cards between February 19th and 28th as a separate payment from the usual monthly assistance.
The money is part of federal pandemic assistance that began in April of 2020.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said, “While case numbers and hospitalizations are headed in the right direction, Michigan families still need extra assistance to put food on the table as we face rising costs. We will continue to put Michiganders first and stay focused on growing our economy, putting more money in people’s pockets, and lowering costs for families.”
The added monthly benefit is at least $95. No action is needed on the part of beneficiaries to get the additional benefit.
Grocery store food prices are estimated to be increasing between 1.5 and 2.5% overall, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Food prices went up about 6.5% in 2021.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
