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Michigan SNAP Benefits Cut to 65% Starting November 2025

11/6/2025

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Michigan beginning November 8, 2025.
Initial 50% cuts are replaced by a 35% reduction, allowing up to 65% of usual benefits.
SNAP serves about 42 million people nationwide, including 1.4 million in Michigan.
Michigan will allocate $4.5 million to local food banks.
Delays in benefit distribution are expected as systems adjust.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Michigan beginning November 8, 2025.
Initial 50% cuts are replaced by a 35% reduction, allowing up to 65% of usual benefits.
SNAP serves about 42 million people nationwide, including 1.4 million in Michigan.
Michigan will allocate $4.5 million to local food banks.
Delays in benefit distribution are expected as systems adjust.