MDHHS issues more than $118 million to Michigan children for summer food assistance benefits

LANSING

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing more than $118 million in food benefits to 983,531 students through its new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.

“We want to ensure children are able to access healthy food this summer while school is out,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Eligible families are receiving $120 per child thro…