Bay DHHS Office

Temporary food assistance for eligible low income families and individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Eligibility is based on the financial situation of all members in a household.
All persons who live together and buy and prepare food together are considered to be part of the same household group.
In general, we'll look at expenses, activities, and revenue to determine which, if any, benefits you might be eligible for. Application process You must fill in and submit an application to determine if you are able to receive assistance with assistance such as food, Medicaid, child care, temporary money, an emergency, etc., through MDHHS.
When you apply, you may need to provide information about all members of your household.
The best way to check your eligibility and apply is to apply online using MI Bridges It is Applications can be hand-delivered, mailed, or faxed to your local office.

Customers are given the Michigan Bridge Card to purchase certain foods and access cash benefits at a number of retail stores and ATMs throughout the state.

Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Hours: Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM| Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM| Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM| Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM| Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM| Saturday closed| Sunday closed

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.