Call 2-1-1 or Toll Free: 800-543-7709 or Local: 651-291-0211 or text your zip code to 898-211 (texting available M-F 8am-7pm) or search at the website. United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information for people in Minnesota. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with the resources and information you need.

Go to the website: United Way 211 Site

MN Benefits

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

MN Benefits is a simple, secure Web application that connects you with state and county services to help meet your and your family's basic needs. You can use the site to apply for: cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, child care assistance, and emergency assistance.

Go to the website: MN Benefits

Appeal a Decision for Denied, Reduced or Cut-Off Benefits - DHS Online Form

Author: MN Department of Human Services

Online form to request an appeal of a county/state action on your benefits. You usually have 30 days to file this form. Read the Welfare Appeals Fact Sheet for more information.

Go to the website: Appeal a Decision for Denied, Reduced or Cut-Off Benefits - DHS Online Form

College Students & SNAP

Author: USDA Food & Nutrition Program

Beginning Jan. 16, 2021, a student who qualifies for work-study or has a $0 estimated parent contribution on their FAFSA and makes under $1,755 a month if they are a single person may receive SNAP, if they meet all other financial and non-financial SNAP eligibility criteria. The new, temporary exemptions will be in effect until 30 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted. FNS will update their webpage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Learn more at the SNAP site.

Go to the website: College Students and SNAP eligibility during COVID-19

Minnesota Emergency Food Support information

Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

COVID-19 emergency food support information for the state of Minnesota. Changes have been made so it is easier to get and use food assistance like SNAP and WIC. Find applications for these programs and links to food pantries. Food pantries are open to all without regard to immigration status or income.

Go to the website: Emergency Food Support information from MN DHS

Benefits Checkup

Author: National Council on Aging

Answer a few questions and learn more about programs that may help you save money: medications, health care, income assistance, food & nutrition, housing, tax relief, veterans, employment and more categories.

Go to the website: Benefits Checkup

Bridge to Benefits

Author: Bridge to Benefits

A free screening tool to help people in Minnesota learn if they may be able to get help from certain benefits programs. It is not an application, but may help determine if you are eligible.

Go to the website: Screening Tool - Bridge to Benefits

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