SNAP, plainly explained
SNAP (food assistance) changed this fall: benefits went up on October 1, and program rules are tightening through 2026. Here's the plain version, sourced to official pages.
The October 2026 increase
New maximum benefits, who got the raise, and what it buys locally.
What changed in 2026
Work requirements, food restrictions, and how to check your own case.
Not on SNAP, or need food today?
Pantry schedules and the Forgotten Harvest hotline — no paperwork to read.
Official sources: USDA FNS eligibility & allotments · Michigan MDHHS food assistance · Apply or check your case at MI Bridges.