Baraga DHHS Office

Temporary food assistance to low-income households and individuals eligible for the Food Assistance Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture It is provided by the Ministry.



Eligibility is based on the financial status of all members of the household.


Everyone who lives together and buys and prepares food together is considered a member of the same family group.


In general, we will review your expenses, assets and income to determine what possible benefits you may be eligible for.


Application processYou must complete and submit an application to determine if you are able to receive assistance such as food, Medicaid, child care, temporary money, emergency, etc., via MDHHS.


When you submit an application, you may need to provide information about all family members.


To determine eligibility and apply, you can use MI Bridges to apply online through MI Bridges The best.


Requests can be delivered manually, sent by mail or fax to our local office.



Customers receive a Michigan Bridge Card to purchase certain food products and access cash benefits at various retailers and ATMs throughout the state.

EBT is the US government\s electronic based system in the US for payment of monies to those approved for food and cash benefit payments.

Check EBT Card Balance
States have their methods to log in and check your ETB balance online. We provide that information on our state pages.

Apply for EBT Card
Most states allow online applications for EBT Cards through the application for Food Stamps (SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or cash benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). We provided this local office contact for those who want to apply for their EBT in person at this office. After applying for your benefits you will most likely need to come in for an interview at this or another local social service office.