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

In general, they review your expenses, assets, and income to determine the possible benefits you may be.

You must complete and submit an application to determine whether you are able to receive help with assistance such as food, Medicaid, childcare, temporary cash, an emergency, etc. through MDHHS.
When you apply, you may have to provide information about all members of your household.

The best way to determine the right and apply this online is through MI Bridges.
Applications can be delivered by hand, mailed or faxed to their local office.
Payment:
Customers receive a Michigan Bridge Card to purchase certain food products and access cash benefits at various retailers 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.