If you think your Michigan Bridge card can only be used for food or cash, you’re mistaken! Museums and other attractions often offer great discounts for people with food stamps cards. We’ve done some research to find out what your Michigan Bridge card can do for you.
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offers discounted Amazon Prime memberships for customers who have a Michigan Bridge card! With this discounted Amazon Prime membership, you’ll receive free two-day shipping on your Amazon orders and you’ll also enjoy access to FREE streaming services! You’ll need to verify that you receive food stamps or Medicaid to get this incredible price.
Internet is available at low-cost from providers like Comcast, CenturyLink, AT&T and more! These low income Internet services start at just $5 per month! Click here to learn how to get discounted Internet services!
Power companies often offer special programs for low income customers. If you’ve got a Michigan Bridge card, then you may be able to save money on your power bill!
Property tax exemptions may be available for eligible low income seniors and disabled veterans. You’ll need to contact your county for more information, including income limits and application instructions.
Student loans feature special repayment programs for low income borrowers. Get the details on these low income student loan repayment plans here!
Veterinary care can overwhelm a low income budget… but we found agencies that can help! Get the details here!
YMCA organizations typically offer discounts for low income individuals and families. If you have a Michigan Bridge card, then you may qualify for a discounted YMCA membership! Contact your local YMCA for details.
Did you know you could buy this with your Michigan Bridge card?
Did you know you can buy this?! You can buy seeds and produce-bearing plants with your Michigan Bridge card! You can also buy certain gift baskets and birthday cakes.
Did you know you can shop here?! Did you know that Costco, farmer’s markets and even you-pick strawberry fields can accept EBT benefits? Some retailers even give you discounts or free stuff if you shop there with your food stamps card!
Did you know you may be able to buy fast food?! Certain qualifying individuals may be able to use their food stamps funds for fast food purchases. Get the details here!
Wait — you can’t afford to miss this!
You could qualify for more food stamps funds! Do you run out of food stamps funds before the end of the month? Most people do. We’ve done a lot of research and found some easy, legal ways that you can increase the amount of food stamps money you get each month. Don’t make the same mistakes I did! Read this post to learn how to get more food stamps money each month.
You can even get cash back from your food stamps card! It’s true and it’s legal – no cash benefits required. One of our readers earned an additional $437.84 just by shopping with her food stamps card. She uses that extra money to buy diapers, wipes and other essentials. Here’s how.
Get museum admission discounts with your Michigan Bridge card!
For your convenience, we’ve organized our free and discounted museum admission list alphabetically by city.
Please note that the museums with green titles are Museums for All participants. These venues accept EBT cards from all 50 states, so you don’t have to be a Michigan resident to get these great deals!
Please note that you cannot pay for admission with your EBT card. You will show the EBT card to receive the discount but you will need to pay the remaining admission price, if any, in cash or with a credit/debit card.
Albion
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – $1.50 per person
Explore agricultural science, air, movement and so much more with the exhibits at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum. Families with an Michigan Bridge card save $5 each when they show their card and a valid form of ID!
Beaver Island
Beaver Island Historical Society – $3 or less per person
Explore the unique and fascinating history of this remote island in Lake Michigan. The Historical Society currently operates the Print Shop Museum, Marine Museum, Heritage Park and Protar Home.
Detroit
Michigan Science Center – $3 or less per person
You’ll never run out of things to explore at Michigan Science Center! Aside from the permanent exhibits, there are constantly changing special exhibits, demonstrations and live shows. Whether you’re interested in life, space, health, engineering, physical science, you’ll find something here to satisfy your curiosity.
Fennville
Forever Curious Children’s Museum – $2 per person
Young children and their families will enjoy the various activities, events, exhibits and programs at Forever Curious Little Children’s Museum. They even have occasional free admission days!
Flint
Flint Children’s Museum – $3 per person
Children between the ages of 2and 10 will enjoy exploring the Discovery Zone. Exhibits change every three months but currently feature performing arts, health, fitness, transportation, and a hands-on study of how things work. A Tot Spot also focuses on young play for visitors who are three years old or younger.
Flint Institute of Art – FREE!
In addition to free Saturdays and participating in the Blue Star Museums program, Flint Institute of Art also offers free admission for Michigan Bridge card holders.
Grand Haven
Tri-Cities Historical Museum – FREE
Discover Tri-Cities life in the late 1800s! This historical museum features a pioneer cabin, logging camp, fur trader’s post, wigwam, agricultural barn, medical exhibit and more.
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Art Museum – FREE
See the Grand Rapids Art Museum‘s collections and exhibitions completely free with your EBT card! You can bring three guests with each card.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum – $1.75 per person
Explore exciting hands-on exhibits throughout Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Their exhibits currently showcase dinosaurs, market places, bubbles, playgrounds and so much more. The exhibits rotate frequently, so be sure to check their website!
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) – $3 or less per person*
UICA features independent movies, documentaries and international films. They also feature art galleries, artists’ markets, handmade item shops, and cutting-edge art exhibits from leading local, national and international artists. Enjoy this haven for contemporary art at a discount with your Michigan Bridge EBT card! (Admission is always FREE for families of veterans and active military!)
*As a Museums for All member, this museum charges $3 or less per person per visit. I am awaiting exact admission details and will update when I receive them.
Holland
Cappon House – $1 per person
The Cappon House was the home of Hollan’ds first mayor and local tannery proprietor. It was built in 1874 and has been partially restored.
If you have EBT or WIC, you will only have to pay $1 per person to visit the Cappon House and the Settler’s House (below). This discount is valid for up to four people.
Holland Armory – FREE
The Holland Armory was Holland’s original civic center. It also contains an exhibit on Holland’s National Guard (1921-1998). It is open by appointment only, but it is free.
Holland Museum – $1 per person
Learn the story of the Dutch immigrants who founded Holland, Michigan – and how it developed into today’s innovative and diverse community! Admission to the Holland Museum is just $1 per person with a food stamps card.
Settlers House – $1 per person
Built in 1867, the Settlers House survived the Great Holland Fire of 1871 and was continually lived in until the 1990s. This home has been restored to its original 1871 appearance. Tours begin at the Cappon House Visitors Center. The $1 admission covers both properties.
TJackson
Ella Sharp Museum – FREE
In 1912, Ella Sharp willed her entire 530 acre property to the City of Jackson. The property has since been developed into a park and museum. It includes seven galleries, with hands-on children’s activities, art and more. In addition to the furnished Victorian home, visitors can also explore a one-room schoolhouse, authentic log cabin and other historical buildings. An EBT card allows your entire immediate family (direct dependents only) to visit the Ella Sharp Museum for free!
Lansing
Impression 5 Science Center – $2 per person
Impression 5 is named for the five senses – and the exhibits are sure to engage each one of them! Over 120,000 families visit Impression 5’s 25,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits every year! With every EBT card, up to 6 people can receive the discount.
Midland
Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art – $3 per person*
This museum is part of the Midland Center for the Arts. It showcases the visual arts and sciences through education, expression and rotating exshibitions. Over 50,000 visitors per year wander the 14,000 square feet of gallery space. Be sure to stop by the family-friendly, hands-on Hall of Ideas!
*As a Museums for All member, this museum charges $3 or less per person per visit. I am awaiting exact admission details and will update when I receive them.
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum – $3 per person
At Mt. Pleasant, you’ll never run out of things to do. You can learn about the life of the honey bee in the Beemazium or enjoy a puppet show under the greenhouse. In the exploratorium, you can build an airplane and watch it fly! You can pretend in teh garden or farmer’s market. You can explore Japanese culture in the One World exhibit. Of course, there’s the ever popular water exhibits and racing airways… and we’re just getting started!
Up to 6 people may be admitted for $3 each.
Saginaw
Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum – FREE
The Sculpture Museum is completely free! It includes over 2,000 objects that span the 70 year career of internationally-recognized Detroit-based sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks.
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum -$3 per person
“We participate in the Museums for All initiative,” according to the website of Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum. “Families with a valid EBT card and photo ID can receive admission for $3 per person any time they visit. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the galleries and exhibits.”
The Saginaw Art Museum – $3 or less per person
Did you know that the Saginaw Art Museum is one of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s foremost fine arts institution. It encourages the love of art by supporting education programs, collections and preservation endeavors. It is also a Blue Star Museum.
*As a Museums for All member, this museum charges $3 or less per person per visit. I am awaiting exact admission details and will update when I receive them.
Traverse City
Dennos Museum Center – FREE
The Dennos Museum Center features an Inuit collection from the Canadian Arctic, as well as many other collections of sculptures and prints from the United States. It is always free with your EBT card!
Great Lakes Children’s Museum – Free Memberships!
Families with a Michigan Bridge EBT can apply for an annual family membership. This membership will provide free admission for the parent(s) and children in the household. In order to receive this membership, families must commit to visit the museum at least five (5) times during the membership period. If the family does not visit at least five times, they will not be allowed to re-apply.
Low-income families may also be able to receive scholarships for summer day camps, after-school enrichment programs and other programs that have an additional fee. Please inquire at the museum for more information.
Nicole…what a wonderful thing u r doing!! I live in Michigan and have a free cell phone from the government does that mean I am already using my subsidy and if so can I turn the phone in and apply for a subsidy for internet? I presently have bumped off my neighbors and it be is spotty at best…my name is Tracey thank you for your time
Hey, Tracey! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Switching can be tricky and I’m honestly not entirely sure how it works. I would recommend trying to get on one of the low income Internet programs without the subsidy. You don’t need Lifeline in order to get internet for $15 or less if you qualify for their low income programs. Otherwise, you may want to contact your phone provider in order to find out how to cancel your service and switch the subsidy to your Internet service. You could also reach out to the FCC at [email protected]. 🙂
Hi..I just recently applied for and was approved for internet through AT & T. It’s $10.30/ month and have had no problems thus far. Spectrum also offers internet for low income, but need proof that someone is attending school to be approved! I researched these on my own..
Awesome! That’s great info. Thank you, Julie!
I need these benefits
Hi, Mary Jane! If you click here, you’ll find our article that shows you how to apply for food stamps. Hope that helps!
I live in Michigan as well just wanted to tell you that at&t has internet for five dollars a month, just go to att all access to sign up.
Thanks, Leah! I love it when our readers tell us about programs. We have information about this and other low income Internet programs at this link but I always love it when we get helpful comments. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to let us know! I really appreciate it. 🙂
How slow is the free internet? We live in the country and dsl isn’t available. So would we have to use our phone line? We currently have Casair satellite internet.
Hey, Elizabeth! It depends on which specific service you use. You can get all the info on the Internet programs I know of at https://lowincomerelief.com/internet.
Why is it we can buy plants on the bridge card but not fishing licenses we eat the fish we catch I know other states get free fishing licenses like nc and others Michigan should to I know a lot of family’s that like to fish
That’s a great question, Brenda! I think you should be able to get fishing licenses. It’s way more cost-effective than buying food at the store! That would be a great thing to contact your legislators about. Here’s a link that can help you find their contact info -> http://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/frmFindARep.aspx
Who would i ask Don’t do much on the internet with web sites thank you
Hey, Brenda! The Michigan legislature could create a law that provided free fishing licenses to families with EBT cards. You can call or write your elected representatives and encourage them to introduce such a measure. If you aren’t sure who your legislators are, you can call the clerk’s office at 517.373.0135. 🙂
I am a lo income, disabled senior citizen that receives EBT benefits. It would be very beneficial for myself and thousands of others to be able to utilize the Shipts shopping and delivery service. It is offered in my area but they are unable to accept EBT payment. Who do we have to write to in order for this to hopefully pass?
Debby,
We are an informational website that helps low income families find resources. I would suggest contacting them directly about your concerns. I hope this helps.
-Riley
http://www.doubleupfoodbucks.org/faq/ Have you heard about this program? Please share! It has made a big difference already for my family and it’ll just get better at Farmer’s Market season.
Beth,
Thanks for the tip. I will pass it along to the research team!
-Riley
Hi im from Michigan and on disability and they only give me 15.00 a month and told me once i get my own place bring in the information and they will up my stamps I’ve been. Staying between my oldest daughter home in Lansing and a few family members homes and in Detroit with my husband in my own room.they know im not with him but they make us share the 15.00 in stamps.I’ve been striving on food banks thats the only help they will do.keep your information going its helpful.im looking to buy a very reasonable trailer to live.
Donna,
I’m sorry to hear all this. Here is some more information on how to get more food stamps. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Thanks so much for this. You are amazing!
Dionne,
You are so welcome!
-Riley