Gogebic DHHS Office

Food Assistance Program 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 of a household.


Anyone who lives together and buys and prepares food together is considered to be a member of the same household group.


Generally, we will review your expenses, assets, and income to determine what benefits you are eligible for. Application Process You must complete and submit an application to determine if you can receive food, Assistance with Medicaid, child care, temporary cash, emergencies, etc.


When you apply, you may need to provide information about all members of your household.


The best way to determine eligibility and apply is online with MI Bridges. Applications can be sent by hand to our office, sent by post or faxed.


Customers are issued a Michigan Bridge Card to purchase certain groceries and access cash benefits at multiple stores and ATMs across 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.