Food Assistance For Macomb, Oakland Residents Affected By Storms

OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES — Low-income residents in Oakland and Macomb counties who were affected by late June's severe flooding can apply for a one-time food assistance payment, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said.

Residents seeking assistance must not have received any food assistance in July 2021, meet income requirements and directly affected by the flooding, which means the household has experienced at least one of the following due to the disaster:

• Destroyed or spoiled food.
• Disaster-related personal injury.
• Lost or no access to income due to the disaster, including reduced, terminated, or delayed receipt of income, for a large part of the benefit period.
• The need for home or business repairs.
• Temporary shelter expenses.
• Evacuation or relocation expenses.

In both counties, applications will be accepted:

• Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Thursday Nov. 4, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m.-noon
• Monday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m.-noon.

Residents can apply at three Kensington Church locations:

Macomb County

• Kensington Church, 25000 Hall Road, Clinton Township.

Oakland County

• Kensington Church, 1825 E. Square Lake Road, Troy.
• Kensington Church, 4640 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion.

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Face masks will be required at all sites masks will be available if needed, the news release said.

Households determined to be eligible will receive a one-time-only benefit to spend on food that is $430 for a household of two and $782 for a household of four, the news release said.

The department will complete an in-person interview with each applicant before the disaster food assistance can be approved, the news release said.

Applicants seeking the assistance must provide verification of their identity and are encouraged to bring proof of residence, income and liquid assets such as the amount of money in their bank accounts during the disaster period, if possible. Proof of citizenship is not required, the news release said.

"Michiganders in Macomb and Oakland counties were among those who saw their homes, property, and prized possessions damaged by historic flooding this year," Whitmer said. "In Michigan we look out for one another, and as governor, I want to ensure that every family can recover and thrive through difficult times. I am proud of the work MDHHS is doing to deliver disaster food assistance to impacted families in Macomb and Oakland."