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Home Heat Credit Deadline September 30

By on May 28, 2015 in Front Page Announcement Only

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People may believe it’s too late to file their HHC.  My best practice to get the word out was to deliver notes urging members to file for HHC and notify their DHHS worker if the amount was $20 or more.   Members who used AARP tax prep were given notes that I provided and AARP passed them out, if they qualified for $20 or more.  The notes urged them to report this to their DHS worker.  In a note to my actives, I offered to assist to complete the claim form and to email the signed form to their workers.  Many members thought they would have a SNAP CUT if they received over $20, or that they don’t pay for heat, so they couldn’t get a HHC.  These beliefs had to be explained away.  I’ve done a lot of these claims and I’m available if you have questions.

The following was from January 2015………(edited)

I received verification from DHS supervision about assisting members that were effected by the Heat and Eat decision. The State had to provide $20 for heat to each food assistance eligible public assistance recipient, (about $40 million) and then the Feds could  continue funding the higher Bridge card amounts.  Michigan did not provide this.    However, members that receive $20 or more from the Home Heat Credit (HHC) will preserve their, “higher” Bridge card amounts.  The DHS workers do have access to the Michigan Treasury’s HHC records.  The deadline to file a HHC is September 30. The explanation from the Kalamazoo DHS supervisor follows:  You are correct that we have seen many FAP benefits cut, especially those in subsidized housing where their rent includes heat. This resulted from a federal law change. Lansing along with other states were able to give all FAP cases the full heat standard by issuing $1.00 per year in energy money to clients. The federal level considered this a loophole and shut it down. They changed the law to state that at least $20 in energy funds, had to be given yearly to each FAP client in order to give every FAP client the full heat standard. This amount was too costly for the state to exercise.

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MiCAFE Presents: A Review of the Updated Recertification Process & Medical Deductions for Seniors

By on March 19, 2014 in Food, Medicaid, MiCafe, Resources

The Webinar presented today by Lindsay Felsing provides some good information on how to maximize Medical Deductions for applications to DHS for Food and Medical Assistance as well as how the Recertification process will work through the MiCAFE Partner Channel. Also included in the presentation are program updates.

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Food Pantry & Commodity Food Distribution Educational Presentation

By on December 13, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Food/Cooking/Nutrition Topics

Our next educational presentation about ways to cope with low SNAP/Bridge card benefits should be fun! One presenter and I are cooking a few recipes to sample, from common foods provided to the impoverished community. Print outs of these and other recipes will be provided. The goal is to inform & help people who have not gone to a food pantry et c. to be more comfortable to try it out. With that first step, they may keep going and save money & eat well.

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B4 – (Best Black Bean Burgers)

By on October 1, 2013 in SCs "Off the Clock"

Boyfriend-Approved-Spicy-Black-Bean-Burgers-410x272[1]Greetings and Salutations! Several SCs asked for this recipe at Rachel’s going-away party. Well, I finally got around to it. This recipe is vegan, but not gluten free. So, without further ado…

Ingredients –

  • 1 whole Jalapeno
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cans (15 Oz.) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1-¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax
  • 3 Tablespoons Water
  • ½ cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce
  • ½ cups Corn, Fresh Or Frozen And Defrosted
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Frying Burgers
  • 6 whole Hamburger Buns
  • Optional Garnishes: Avocado Slices, Sriracha Chili Sauce And Ketchup , (I like avo, tomato, and Greek yogurt mixed with Sriracha)
  • Also, homemade sweet potato fries make an excellent accompaniment.

Directions –

Seed and roughly chop the jalapeno. Add it and the garlic cloves to a food processor (or high speed blender) and mince finely. (Alternatively, you could chop them yourselves very finely but it’s just easier at this point to throw them into a food processor.)

Add one can of beans to the jalapeno/garlic mixture and pulse to combine. Add cumin and salt and pulse until mixture resembles chunky black bean dip.

In a small bowl, mix together the ground flax and water. Let the mixture sit for five minutes.

Transfer the mixture in the food processor to a large bowl and stir in the bread crumbs, tomato sauce, flax mixture and corn. Stir well until everything is combined. Add remaining can of black beans.

Heat a little olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Form black bean mixture into patties and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until golden and crusty brown.

Serve with buns or without. The recipe holds nicely in the fridge for a few days or sealed in an airtight container in the freezer for a few months. Enjoy!

 

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Labor Day Meal for Seniors

By on August 22, 2013 in Front Page Announcement Only

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Janice Newton is the coordinator at TSA that is managing the applications for the hot meal program. This is only for Seniors living in the AAA1-C region. Check with your local Area Agency on Aging for programs in your area.

Fax 734-595-2222 Phone 734 722-2830

Applications are due by tomorrow, August 23, 2013 for a meal delivery between 12noon and 4pm on Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2013.

 

 

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Tuesdays at Eastern Market

By on July 9, 2013 in Food, Resources
Eastern Market is proud to announce the launch of the
third season of Detroit Eastern Market Tuesdays. The market will begin this Tuesday, July 9 running from 9am – 3pm. 
The weekday market provides an additional opportunity to access fresh and healthy food in the City of Detroit. With a diverse selection of vendors the weekday market offers a great “taste” of the Saturday market experience that Detroiters have enjoyed for over 120 years in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere.
Continuing with the tradition of the past two years the Tuesday Market is jam packed with events. We use Shed 3 as our “classroom” for events for the young and young at heart. Come join us for the following
FREE activities:
  •  Early Bird Yoga with Stephanie – 8 am
    • Come stretch and welcome the morning before the market starts! Bring your own mat.
  • Kidney Foundation of MI PE-Nut – 9 am-3 pm
    • Nutrition and physical education for the younger crowd. Bring your little ones to this drop in demo for dancing, snacking, and games!
  • Sierra Club – 11 am-2 pm
    • Join the Great Lakes Sierra Club as they distribute information about rain barrel construction. Plus enter your name to win a ready made rain barrel to help conserve water at home!
  •  Lunchtime Yoga with Joy – 12 pm
    • Take some time in your day to breathe (then grab a snack)! Bring your own mat.
  • Zumba with Pat – 1 pm 
    • Get ready to sweat with this upbeat work out.
  • All-ability Aerobics with CoventryCares – 2 pm
    • A great low-impact workout for sneakers of all ages.
  • MSU Extension – All Day
    • Have questions about nutrition and veggie preservation? Need help from a master gardener? Stop by Shed 2 and chat with our friends from MSU.
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Eat Smart Live Strong Series at Hazel Park Manor

By on July 1, 2013 in Educational Workshops, Food/Cooking/Nutrition Topics

Hazel Park Manor Co-op is hosting a series of nutritional workshops starting on Wednesday, July 24th. Please see the attached flyer for the dates and additional details.

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Oakland County- Eat Smart, Live Strong Workshops for Seniors

By on July 23, 2012 in Educational Workshops, Food/Cooking/Nutrition Topics

Eat Smart, Live Strong is a 4-week program through the Oakland County MSU Extension for adults age 60+ that includes easy ways to make smart food choices and how to exercise more.

This is a free class, but is limited to 10 people for each of the sessions, so register early!

There are two sessions offered:  August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 and repeated September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012.

Classes will be held 10:00-11:00 am at the Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak.

The programs are sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in Oakland County.

To register for one of the sessions or if you have questions, please contact Cathy Newkirk, Extension Educator, at 248-858-0888.

To view flyers for this workshop go to: http://www.oakgov.com/msu/classes_activities/nutrition_wellness_classes.html

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