As of today, Michigan will require that all food stamp recipients are employed. Individuals who are currently participating in the program will have three months after their next annual case review to find a job, before their benefits are withdrawn. In 2002 Michigan removed this barrier to assistance due to high unemployment; now that unemployment rates have decreased, the state will reestablish this requirement. In order to meet this requirement, an individual must work at least 20 hours per week in a paid position, a job training program, or as a volunteer at a nonprofit.
See "Michigan implements work requirement for food assistance", Meira Gebel, Detroit Free Press, October 1, 2018