LANSING, Mich. — Changes to the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are coming at the beginning of fiscal year 2028, and two Michigan governmental agencies are highlighting the program's role in our state.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) shared statistics Tuesday of how SNAP affects the Michigan economy and people's health outcomes.

“There is a direct connection between hunger and health, so it’s critical that we work together to ensure that our families and communities have equitable access to healthy, safe and affordable food,” said Elizabeth Hertel, director of MDHHS.

Citing recent studies, the MDHHS and LEO's overview of SNAP's benefits claims that:

Infants

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