MiCAFE, a new senior center program, helps Genesee County seniors apply for food benefits from the Food Assistance Program.

What if I already have enough food every month, and I don’t need food assistance?

Everyone has multiple monthly expenses - food, shelter, medication, utilities, etc. The Food Assistance Program helps you pay for food, so your income can go toward other expenses. You may have costly medications or high utility bills - food benefits pay for your food so you can use your income to cover other high living costs!

How do I use MiCAFE?

Make an appointment with a MiCAFE volunteer by calling 785-2270, or stop in at the front desk.

What happens at the appointment?

The volunteer asks questions about your household (number of people, monthly income, and monthly expenses). The volunteer enters your information into the computer, and prints an application. No questions are asked about your assets!

That’s it?

No, that’s not it! You also get information about other nutrition programs, such as congregate meals and nutrition counseling. You can get information related to healthy eating and healthy recipes.


 

Senior Project FRESH

Senior Project FRESH gives eligible senior households coupons to spend on locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands this summer!

This program is available only during the summer months and is depended upon availability provided by the Federal Department of Agriculture.

Commodity Surplus Food Program

Surplus Food Distribution is the third Tuesday of each month.  Food is given out to eligible participants between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.

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Income eligibility is $1,037 per month for a family of one, or $1,390 per month for a family of two.