SNAP

The increased cost of living is taking a toll on many Washtenaw County families. SOS Community Services provides shelter, needed resources and food, but the need is growing. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ypsilanti-based Growing Hope imagines a future where everyone has the power to shape their own food system, and no one has to go hungry. Call it “food sovereignty.” In a year when food insecurity is increasing, the Growing Hope family continues to work to empower people and communities. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director Julius Buzzard about this year and what comes in the New Year to create pathways from soil and dirt to health and wealth.

The federal government is freezing SNAP for Michigan recipients until state officials hand over data on the names and immigration status of all participants. WEMU’s Ana Longoria looks at the impact in Washtenaw County.

After the 43-day federal government shutdown briefly cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support for thousands of Washtenaw County households, the Ypsilanti Farmers Market launched a program to ensure residents could still access high-quality local foods. Lee Van Roth talked all about the program known as "SNAP Gap" with Ypsilanti Farmers Market manager, Claire Austin.

Since reductions in federal and state assistance were announced, food donations have been pouring into SOS Community Services. But it’s still a challenge keeping up with demand. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) had a roller coaster weekend, but Washtenaw County will continue to help those in need. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

In the wake of recent actions by the Trump Administration, Washtenaw County Commissioners tonight will vote to allocate funds from the Older Persons’ Millage for local food programs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is the deadline for the Trump administration to update a federal judge who last week ruled that the Agriculture Department must release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A spending bill to provide some food assistance during the federal government shutdown passed in the Michigan Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

The threat of a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is days away. Washtenaw County is teaming up with local food bank Food Gatherers to keep people from going hungry. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.