Muskegon DHHS Office

Food Assistance ProgramThe U.S. Department of Agriculture provides temporary food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals.
Eligibility is based on the financial situation of all members of a household. Everyone who lives together and buys and cooks together is considered to be a member of the same group of households. 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 need to provide information about all members of your family. The best way to determine eligibility and submit an application is to use MI Bridges online. Applications can be delivered in person, sent by post or fax 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.