City of Southfield, MI
10/31/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2025 14:46
Southfield Food Resources Help Residents Navigate SNAP Funding Gap
As federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits face disruption due to a government funding lapse, Southfield residents are turning to a network of local food resources to help fill the gap.
In Southfield, 9,664 residents from 5,751 households receive SNAP benefits, representing 12.6% of the city's population. The temporary halt in federal support places additional pressure on local organizations to meet growing demand.
The Southfield Human Services Department coordinates emergency food assistance and distributing Focus: HOPE boxes to seniors. The Human Services department also connects residents with regional and statewide food programs.
Among the key resources is Gleaners Community Food Bank, which operates pantry networks and mobile food distributions. Forgotten Harvest, a food rescue organization, delivers surplus food to local agencies.
Double Up Food Bucks, a program that matches SNAP dollars spent on fresh produce, continues to support healthy eating for low-income families.
Available Food Services and Contact information:
| Double Up Foodbucks.org (866) [email protected] | Find Helphttps://www.findhelp.org |
| Forgotten Harvest (248) 967-1500https://www.forgottenharvest.org | Food Bank Council of Michigan (800) 552-4483https://www.fbcmichigan.org |
| FoodFinder (770)527-2181https://foodfinder.us | Food Gatherers (734) [email protected] |
| Gleaners (866)453-2637https://pantrynet.org/ | SNAP (Healthy Incentive Program) (800) 221-5689ttps://https://www.fns.usda.gov/ |
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Southfield Human Services (248) 796-4540 focus hope boxes for seniors |
United Way 211https://mi211.org/food-assistance |
| USDA National Hunger Hotline (866)348-6479https://www.fns.usda.gov |
Religious Institutions with food assistance programs
| Open Hands (947) 900-1263https://openhandspantry.org | Salvation Army (248)477-1153https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/ |
| Spirit of Grace (diabetics) (248) 338-350https://www.spiritofgracewb.org | Yad Ezra (248) 548-3663https://www.yadezra.org |
In response to the federal government's pause on SNAP benefits affecting 1.4 million Michigan residents, the Michigan Senate approved a $71 million emergency funding bill aimed at maintaining food assistance across the state. The bill allocates $50 million to refill EBT cards, $10 million for food bank grants, $10 million to distribute surplus Michigan-grown produce, and $1 million to expand the Double Up Food Bucks program, which now includes frozen produce and removes daily match limits through December. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also directed $4.5 million to food banks, while state leaders urged federal action and proposed a separate $900 million SNAP Fund to sustain benefits. The Senate bill awaits House approval before it can be enacted.
While Michigan lawmakers are in the process of approving emergency funding to support food banks and distribution efforts, local organizations warn that demand may outpace supply. Community members are encouraged to donate, volunteer or share information about available resources.
For more information, contact Southfield Human Services at (248) 796-4540.
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