The Michigan HHS says that the USDA has asked state officials to temporarily pause November food benefits. Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.

At 1 a.m. Thursday morning, Symone Wilkes, a Detroit resident and mother of two young sons, received a loud alert on her phone. It was her MI Bridges app — the site through which state benefits are provided — alerting her that her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits,

About 1.4 million Michigan residents who rely on SNAP benefits face uncertainty after the U.S. Department of Agriculture instructed the state to hold November benefits until further notice.

More than 1.4 million Michiganders could lose access to food assistance next week as the federal government shutdown forces a pause in SNAP benefits.

MDHHS says yes, they will continue to process SNAP redeterminations and case changes. You can read more frequently asked questions and responses from MDHHS here. MDHHS said this will impact 1.4 million Michiganders who receive SNAP benefits, and over 42 million people nationwide.

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) are calling for the use of emergency funds to continue food assistance

The state is warning the 1.4 million people who receive SNAP benefits that there will be no funds next month. It's due to the federal government shutdown.

Some West Michigan families are anxious as SNAP benefit cuts take effect in a few days. The Salvation Army strives to meet rising demand with limited resources.