About 1.4 million Michiganders could see their food assistance benefits cut off in November if the federal government shutdown continues.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has informed Michigan and other states it intends to pause food assistance payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, after Nov. 1.

Here's what to know:

What is SNAP?

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program that provides benefits to low-income families to help afford food. The program is regarded as the largest anti-hunger program in the country . As of May 2025, SNAP had nearly 42 million participants across the country. In Michigan, roughly 13% of households, receive the benefits. Most people in the program are children, older adults and people with disabi

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