With a looming pause on SNAP benefits for nearly 1.4 million people in Michigan, Democrats in the State House of Representatives want to fund an emergency program to temporarily provide help.

Michigan House Democrats introduced a five-bill package to mitigate food access issues for residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, while Republicans

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.

A Michigan nonprofit says it has seen an uptick in calls from concerned residents after state officials announced SNAP benefits would be temporarily paused amid the federal government shutdown.

An estimated 42 million individuals receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits monthly.

ASHLAND Leaders of local nonprofits are bracing for hard times. On the federal level, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) will be suspended starting on Saturday.

The federal government shutdown entered Day 28 on Tuesday with no end in sight as the Trump administration warns SNAP benefits will end on Nov. 1.