{"id":9195,"date":"2025-11-07T10:29:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/?p=9195"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:29:33","slug":"coffee-hour-food-drive-snap-benefits-legislative-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/chang\/2025\/11\/07\/coffee-hour-food-drive-snap-benefits-legislative-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Hour & Food Drive, SNAP benefits, & Legislative Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-13-at-4.27.39-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Chang Email Banner Senator Chang” title_text=”Senator Chang Email Banner Senator Chang” force_fullwidth=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I know that food and health\u00a0care are top of\u00a0mind\u00a0for many of you right now. This email\u00a0provides\u00a0several\u00a0available\u00a0resources in the community and helpful information\u00a0regarding\u00a0the current situation with SNAP benefits. Also, I hope\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0consider joining me on Friday, Nov.\u00a07 at 11:00 a.m.\u00a0for a coffee hour and optional food drive in Hamtramck.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I\u00a0remain\u00a0hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget last month, we\u2019ve stayed busy delivering on the issues that matter most to our community: protecting access to food and health care, addressing rising costs of water bills and other basic needs, supporting first responders, making sure our government is transparent and accountable to you, and so much more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile in Washington, the Republican-controlled federal government is locked in the longest shutdown in American history. This has already started to have severe consequences for many Michiganders, with\u00a0more and more\u00a0folks standing to be\u00a0impacted\u00a0as this impasse drags on. I understand the uncertainty and anxiety this brings, but please know that you are not alone. My team and I are here to offer support, provide helpful information, and share resources to help you navigate this\u00a0difficult situation. Be sure to call 2-1-1 for food pantries near you and other community resources.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this newsletter, you will find updates not only on the work\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0doing for you in Lansing, but also on how the shutdown is affecting various safety net programs and resources that can help support you and your family during these\u00a0difficult times.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening in Lansing, or\u00a0need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span>SenSChang@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or calling\u00a0(313) 922-6949.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/chang\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Chang_Stephanie_Signature.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Chang Signature Senator Chang” title_text=”Chang Signature Senator Chang” width=”35%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Stephanie Chang<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u00a0
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