Food Assistance Employment and Training Program

Gov. Whitmer announces Macomb, Oakland residents affected by summer flood can apply for one-time food assistance payment

Low-income residents of Macomb and Oakland counties who were affected by late June flooding and did not receive food assistance benefits during July 2021 can soon apply for federal Disaster Food Assistance Program benefits, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today .

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Do you need food, job search or training assistance?

Individuals with food, job search or training needs may volunteer to participate in the Food Assistance, Employment and Training Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Employed and work an average of 20 hours or more per week each month. (MDHHS verification required.)
Or, participate 20 hours per week in the employment and training program at the Foundation for Behavioral Resources in Pontiac, Mich. (A minimum of 80 hours per month. Michigan Works! agency verification required.)
Or, volunteer at a nonprofit organization to complete community service – MDHHS to determine required number of hours. Completion of monthly Community Service Activity Report is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Oakland County resident
18-49 years old
No dependents
Currently receiving food assistance
Not receiving Disability/SSI
Unemployed or part-time employment

PARTICIPATION INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Pre-Employment Activities;
Employment;
Education and Vocational Training; or,
Volunteer Placement (non-profit organization providing community service

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH:

Transportation and Clothing
Computer and Technology Equipment
Vocational Training
Career Counseling
Resumé Development
Job Search and Application Assistance
Interviewing Preparation
One-on-One Mentoring

Work Program Exemptions

You may be exempt from the work requirements if you meet any of the following criteria:

Physically or mentally unable to work 20 hours per week.
Receive retirement, survivors or disability insurance due to disability or blindness, or receive Supplemental Security Income or state disability assistance.
Receive or are an applicant for unemployment benefits.
Participate in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program.
Care for an incapacitated person or a child under six years of age.
Pregnant
Victim of domestic violence.
Reside in a household with a child under age of 18.

Resources

Food Assistance Employment and Training Program Information

Learn More at Michigan.gov/FoodAssistance
Questions? Contact your local MDHHS county office, or visit Michigan.gov/ContactMDHHS

Foundation for Behavioral Resources
35 W. Huron Street | Suite 800
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 332-0394