SNAP DiSruption Resources

 

Due to the federal shutdown, new SNAP benefits will not be issued in November. EBT cards will not receive new funds on Nov 1. You can still use any SNAP funds already on your card. Here are some resources to help families during this time.

Food pantries

Food Gatherers is distributing larger quantities of food more frequently through their 140 partner pantries and programs and will supplement that with drive-thru emergency food distributions. To find a meal site or food pantry near you, visit https://www.foodgatherers.org/findfood or call 734-761-2796.

double up food bucks

From now until December 31, 2025:

#1 – Expanded Access to Double Up Food Bucks

  • All earned Double Up Food Bucks will stay valid — no expiration. Use your earned Double Up whenever you need them.

  • Daily matches is unlimited. If you still have SNAP funds on your card, you can use them to earn unlimited Double Up at a participating store or for more fruits and veggies.

  • Frozen fruits & veggies are now eligible statewide. Earn and spend Double Up on frozen produce (no added salt, sugar, or oil) at all participating locations.

#2 - Double Up Bonus Bucks

  • If you shop with Double Up Food Bucks (with an active Michigan SNAP/EBT/Bridge Card), you are automatically eligible to receive $40 in Double Up Bonus Bucks while supplies last.

Where to use Double Up: With farmers markets winding down, use your Double Up at participating year-round markets, farm stands, or grocery stores. Find a location near you: DoubleUpFoodBucks/find-a-location.

YPSI Markets snap gap program

Shoppers who show a valid SNAP/EBT card will automatically receive $40 in SNAP Gap tokens per week. SNAP Gap tokens are usable only at Ypsilanti Farmers Market. There tokens can be spent on any food items, including hot and prepared foods. Tokens are valid through March 2026.

Argus farm stop Grocery vouchers

Anyone in need of support buying groceries can get a $10 grocery voucher to purchase anything a SNAP/EBT card would normally cover. Each shopper is limited to 4 vouchers per trip. Only valid at Argus Farm Stop.

Senior Cafes

Residents aged 60 and older can receive meals at Senior Café sites throughout the county.

Veterans

Washtenaw County residents who are active-duty Veterans with an honorable discharge or under honorable and are no longer receiving SNAP benefits can contact Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs at (734) 973-4540. DD-214 and DHHS letter are required.

The delay in SNAP benefits does not impact Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) benefits. Washtenaw County’s WIC program is open and prepared to support residents. WIC food benefits remain active and can be used as usual. There is currently funding to support Michigan WIC operations through November 24.

For information about SNAP, MDHHS has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.