For many Michigan families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does far more than help put food on the table. Reauthorized about every five years, the Farm Bill establishes federal funding priorities for agriculture and nutrition programs, including SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program. A connected systemFor most Michigan families, groceries and childcare are covered by the same household budget. In fiscal year 2024, more than 492,000 Michigan children received SNAP benefits, and children were part of 43% of all SNAP households. For many Michigan families, programs such as SNAP and WIC help provide that nutritional foundation during children’s earliest years.