Those who receive food benefits from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be receiving an additional monthly payment in September according to a recent announcement.
Bridge Cards will be loaded with the additional food assistance benefits between September 18th and 28th. The payment will be separate from assistance provided earlier in the month.
MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel said, “MDHHS remains committed to continuing to help families affected by the pandemic put food on the table. Addressing food insecurity is one of the department’s top priorities and becomes even more important during a pandemic.”
Some families have been receiving additional benefits for 17 months. All eligible recipients began receiving benefits in May of this year. The minimum additional payment is $95 with payments up to $1408 for a family of eight. Eligible families do not need to reapply to get the benefits. They are loaded onto Bridge Cards automatically.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
