For those needing food assistance in Michigan, the all-in-one resource site http://www.BridgeCard.com is being devloped to answer common questions and provide much needed help to those that are lower income, unemployed, underemployed, and single mothers in Michigan.
This non-commercial resource site will answer questions such as - How do I apply for food stamp benefits in Michigan online? If I am working can I still get assistance? Can I get a Bridge Card if I am a student? Where do I find my recipeint I.D. Number to determine benefit payment dates for the changes in 2011? What can I do if my caseworker has not called me back? Can I apply for the Michigan Bridge card online? Are ther farmers markets near me that accept the bridge card? Are there food banks or other not-for-profit agencies near me that offer additional help in Michigan? What if I do not qualify for assistnce but still need help with food costs? Or in short - if it has anything to do with the Bridge Card or receiving food assistance - you will find it there.
The goal of http://www.BridgeCard.com is to provide not only answers to those in need but also to help reduce the number of calls fielded by caseworkers and to help those interested in applying for food stamp assistance or a Bridge Card to get EBT benefits in Michigan, to free up more time to work on more emergancy issues that effect Michigan residents.
With all the changes - with S.N.A.P (formally the food stamp program), With Changes in Benefit payments dates with the Bridge Card program, and MiCafe, MIBridges and more - you will no longer have to scour the internet to get answers to general questions.
Currenlty forwarded to http://www.MyBridgeCard.com , which is the online community for those that ALREADY have a Bridge Card or receive food stamp benefits in Michigan, which can also be accessed at http://www.facebook.com/mybridgecard is sponsored by non profits agencies and other companies providing additioanl resources to Michigan residents, http://www.BridgeCard.com 's only purpose is to provide those that still need help with all the information available and specific instruction on applying for assistance.
