LANSING, Mich., Oct. 24, 2025 — Members of the Detroit Caucus learned yesterday that SNAP benefits will pause on Nov. 1 due to federal funding lapses as a result of the federal government shutdown, after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received directives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the federal funding lapse due to the federal government shutdown. To ensure residents know about support services available, the Detroit Caucus compiled a list of resources:

Resources across Michigan for food security:

  • SNAP participants should reach out to their local MDHHS office with any questions regarding their SNAP benefits or check MI Bridges for updates.
  • Dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org for free, confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services.
  • Visit FBCMich.org to locate nearby food banks and learn about additional hunger relief efforts.
  • Pantrynet.org is an interactive map that has information about soup kitchens, food pantries and mobile delivery units in and around Wayne County and the Detroit metro area. Some locations may require registration with Gleaners’ Link2Feed program. Signup is free, easy and can take place in-person at certain food pantry locations included in the map.

“Food security is a fundamental human right, and it should be a priority even in the face of political chaos and economic challenges. The news of pausing the SNAP benefits will undoubtedly cause food insecurity in households across Michigan. SNAP is a lifeline for our seniors, veterans and Michiganders on fixed incomes, who rely on these benefits to literally live. We’re talking about 1.4 million people in Michigan — who receive SNAP benefits — now face uncertainty about putting food on the table, just ahead of the holidays,” said state Rep. Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit), Detroit Caucus chair. 

 

Detroit Caucus Executive Board:

Rep. Stephanie A. Young, Chair (District 16)

Rep. Helena Scott, Vice Chair (District 8)

Rep. Regina Weiss, Secretary (District 5)

Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips, Treasurer (District 7)

 

House Members:

Rep. Tyrone Carter (District 1) 

Rep. Alabas Farhat (District 3)

Rep. Karen Whitsett (District 4)

Rep. Joe Tate (District 9)

Rep. Veronica Paiz (District 10)

Rep. Donavan McKinney (District 11)

Rep Kimberly L. Edwards (District 12)

Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (District 17) 

 

Senate Members: 

Sen. Erika Geiss (District 1)

Sen. Sylvia Santana (District 2)

Sen. Stephanie Chang (District 3)

Sen. Mary Cavanagh (District 6)

Sen. Jeremy Moss (District 7) 

Sen. Mallory McMorrow (District 8)

Sen. Paul Wojno (District 10)

Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (District 11)