Every year in October, the federal government makes cost-of-living adjustments to a program intended to assist vulnerable individuals and families.
This past October was no exception, as changes were made to the SNAP program.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides food benefits to individuals and families in need.
Many low-income individuals and families in Michigan rely on the SNAP program to simply put food on the table.
According to our sister station WKFR 103.3, the program provides monthly access to healthy foods.
SNAP maximum allotments, deductions, and income eligibility change annually, beginning with the fiscal year on October 1.And there were some significant changes that families will notice this year, 2025.
Before (September 2024) and after (October 2024 – September 2025).
Gross Income Limits
- 1 person$2430 → $2510 / month
- 2 people$3288 → $3408 / month
- 3 people$4144 → $4304 / month
- 4 people$5000 → $5200 / month
- 5 people$5858 → $6098 / month
- 6 people$6714 → $6994 / month
- 7 people$7570 → $7890 / month
- Each additional person+$858 → +$898 / month
As you can see, the income limits have been raised to assist vulnerable families.
However, there is one “fly in the ointment,” which may jeopardize Michigan’s eligibility for federal funding for the program.
Michigan State School of Journalism reports that the federal Department of Agriculture has issued stern warnings to 48 states for slow and inaccurate SNAP administration, including Michigan.
In a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack urged her to prioritize these concerns and take appropriate steps to ensure her state has acceptable rates. Americans in need should have access to critical benefits without undue delays or errors.”
Let’s hope that Michigan is on the right track!
