Iosco 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 situation of all members of a 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 benefits you are eligible for. Application Process Assistance through MDHHS for food, Medicaid, child care, temporary cash, emergencies, etc. You must fill out and submit an application to determine if you are eligible for


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


The best way to determine eligibility and submit an application is online using MI Bridges. Applications can be hand-delivered, emailed or faxed to our local office.



Customers are given a Michigan Bridge card for certain food purchases and access to a number of retailers and ATMs throughout the state Cash Offers.

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.