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Food Assistance in Michigan: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County

Michigan has 4,754 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 83 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 7 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.

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4,754 SNAP-authorized retailers
83 Counties
7 Feeding America food banks
$1,023 Max SNAP (HH of 4)

Regional food banks serving Michigan

Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

Largest Michigan counties by SNAP-authorized retailers

The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Michigan. To apply for SNAP in Michigan, go to official Michigan SNAP page.

Wayne County902 Oakland County445 Macomb County352 Kent County311 Genesee County199 Ingham County124 Washtenaw County124 Saginaw County107 Kalamazoo County100 Ottawa County99

Counties in Michigan

The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.

Alcona County8 Alger County6 Allegan County52 Alpena County18 Antrim County17 Arenac County11 Baraga County7 Barry County22 Bay County54 Benzie County13 Berrien County81 Branch County29 Calhoun County78 Cass County24 Charlevoix County16 Cheboygan County18 Chippewa County27 Clare County25 Clinton County24 Crawford County12 Delta County21 Dickinson County17 Eaton County48 Emmet County26 Genesee County199 Gladwin County18 Gogebic County12 Grand Traverse County53 Gratiot County17 Hillsdale County24 Houghton County29 Huron County24 Ingham County124 Ionia County33 Iosco County23 Iron County9 Isabella County31 Jackson County83 Kalamazoo County100 Kalkaska County15 Kent County311 Keweenaw County3 Lake County11 Lapeer County38 Leelanau County11 Lenawee County49 Livingston County44 Luce County5 Mackinac County10 Macomb County352 Manistee County17 Marquette County34 Mason County19 Mecosta County23 Menominee County17 Midland County41 Missaukee County11 Monroe County51 Montcalm County44 Montmorency County7 Muskegon County87 Newaygo County39 Oakland County445 Oceana County24 Ogemaw County18 Ontonagon County7 Osceola County18 Oscoda County9 Otsego County17 Ottawa County99 Presque Isle County11 Roscommon County22 Saginaw County107 Sanilac County30 Schoolcraft County5 Shiawassee County36 St Clair County70 St Joseph County43 Tuscola County25 Van Buren County47 Washtenaw County124 Wayne County902 Wexford County23

SNAP Eligibility in Michigan (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Household Size Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) Max Monthly SNAP Allotment
1$1,729$306
2$2,345$562
3$2,960$808
4$3,575$1,023
5$4,191$1,217
6$4,806$1,463
7$5,421$1,616
8$6,037$1,841
Each additional+$616+$225

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Frequently Asked Questions

7 Feeding America member food banks serve Michigan: Feeding America West Michigan, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Food Gatherers, Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Greater Lansing Food Bank, and South Michigan Food Bank. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.

This directory lists 4,754 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 83 Michigan counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are Wayne County (902), Oakland County (445), and Macomb County (352). Open a county page to see the stores near you.

For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Limits change with household size, see the table above. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.

Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.