About the Study

The Michigan Hunger Study 2024 (MHS2024) is a collaborative research project initiated by the Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) and led by researchers from Michigan State University’s Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and the Institute for Health Policy in the College of Human Medicine.

MHS2024 provides the first statewide look since 2014 at people receiving food assistance through the FBCM member network. Built on statistical integrity, academic excellence, and statewide reach, it provides unparalleled insight into the profile of people experiencing food insecurity across the FBCM member network in 2024.

This study is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this study (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Nearly 2,500 surveys were completed at 53 partner locations and agencies within the FBCM member network across Michigan, reflecting the voices and experiences of people receiving food assistance, including demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.

What We Set Out to Accomplish

Designed with five primary goals, the study generates Michigan-specific data on households served through the FBCM member network, captures lived experiences, and examines links to health, income stability, and education, providing a 2024 snapshot across the state’s 10 prosperity regions.