MI SR0065

Recognizes September 2025 as Hunger Action Month, marking the 18th year of this nationwide initiative launched by Feeding America in 2007

Approximately 1.5 million Michigan residents face food insecurity, including over 402,000 children, with an overall food insecurity rate of 14.2% and childhood food insecurity exceeding 19%

Over 1.4 million low-income individuals in Michigan receive SNAP benefits, with 59% being families with children, 39% including older adults or individuals with disabilities, and 41,000 being veterans

Michigan food banks have reported an 18% increase in demand over the past year, despite existing programs including WIC serving over 200,000 moms, babies, and young children

Michigan has over 150 food banks and pantries serving residents statewide, and the state has invested in free school meals for all students to reduce household food hardship