HANCOCK – A Thursday press release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) states it received communication from US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) indicating that due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, there may be a limited availability of funds to pay full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the nation.

FNS, the release says, has “unfortunately” directed the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to withhold November SNAP issuance and ongoing benefits until further notice.

According to data from DHHS, in fiscal year (FY) 2024, the average SNAP household in Michigan received $335.03 in SNAP benefits per month, which is

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