During the shutdown, 1.4 million Michiganders lost access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. While full November payments are now being distributed, the disruption has left lasting effects:

• Depleted household food supplies
• Debt and financial strain for covering food costs out-of-pocket
• Overwhelmed food banks and pantries that exhausted emergency reserves

With your support, we will strengthen 2-1-1 systems to help families quickly connect to food resources.

United Way is uniquely positioned to lead this response, leveraging deep partnerships, real-time data from 2-1-1 and a proven track record of crisis coordination.

This is a moment for bold generosity.

Your gift will help us act quickly, reach those most in need and keep every family fed.