Benefits & resources
Official Detroit and Michigan websites. We share information and links only — each program decides eligibility. Never share your Social Security number here.
Food assistance / SNAP
MI Bridges
MichiganMichigan's official site to apply for food (SNAP), cash, child care and health coverage.
Official website
WIC
Michigan WIC
MichiganHealthy foods and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents and young children.
Official website
Health coverage
Healthy Michigan Plan
MichiganMichigan's health coverage program for adults with lower incomes.
Official website
Other local support
Michigan 2-1-1
MichiganFree help line (dial 2-1-1) connecting you to local food, housing and utility help.
Official website
Utility assistance
DTE Energy assistance programs
DetroitPayment assistance options for DTE customers having trouble with energy bills.
Official websiteDetroit Water (DWSD) assistance
DetroitCity of Detroit water department — find payment and affordability programs.
Official website
Housing assistance
City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization
DetroitCity housing programs, repair help and rental resources.
Official websiteMSHDA
MichiganMichigan's housing authority — rental help, housing choice vouchers and homeowner resources.
Official website
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”