SNAP Community Service Reporting and Resources

Adults without young kids who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) must show that they spend at least 80 hours per month working, job training through Michigan Works!, or a combination of both. Instead of working or training, you can volunteer for a nonprofit or community organization. To calculate the number of hours to volunteer, divide your monthly SNAP benefits by 13.73 (Michigan’s minimum wage). Every 3 years, you receive 3 months where you can still get SNAP even if you didn’t report your hours.

You're required to report your employment, education or training program, or community service every month by the 7th of the following month.

How to Report Community Service

There are two methods to report your Community Service for SNAP reporting requirements:

  1. Complete and submit a monthly Community Service Activity Report to MDHHS.
  2. Obtain a letter from the Program Manager of the organization you volunteered with on their official organizational letterhead.

United Way Preferred Partner Volunteer Opportunities

The opportunities listed on this page are hosted by organizations who have opted into United Way's Preferred Partner List, meaning they are able to provide official documentation of your community service with their organization.

Click here to view and register for volunteer opportunities.

United Way Preferred Partner List

These organizations have opted into this list by confirming they are able to provide official documentation of your community service with their organization. You may contact the individuals listed to learn more about what opportunities they have available.

Click here to view the United Way Preferred Partner list.

Additional United Way Volunteer Portal Resources