Kalkaska DHHS Office

Food Aid Program Temporary food aid for eligible families and low-income individuals is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.



Eligibility is based on the financial situation of all household members.


Everyone who lives together and buys and prepares food together is considered a member of the same family group.


In general, we'll look at expenses, activities, and revenue to determine which, if any, benefits you might be eligible for. Application processYou must fill in and submit an application to determine if you are able to receive assistance with assistance such as food, Medicaid, child care, temporary money, an emergency, etc., through MDHHS.


When you submit an application, you may need to provide information about all members of your household.


The best way to determine eligibility and apply is to use MI Bridges online. Applications can be delivered manually, sent by post or fax to our local office.



Customers are issued a Michigan bridge card to purchase certain food products and access cash benefits at various merchants and ATMs throughout 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.