Michiganders are going hungry in the wake of federal food assistance cuts

The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has caused federal cuts to food assistance and healthcare, disproportionately harming Michiganders. The bill altered SNAP rules by raising the age threshold for exemptions from 55 to 65, which has resulted in many children and older adults losing vital benefits. Local food pantries report increasing need as hunger rises among Michigan families.