The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food that is essential to their health and well-being.
Unfortunately, due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) food benefits will not be issued for November until the shutdown ends or the federal government issues further guidance. The cash portion of MFIP will be issued. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program benefits are still available and will continue to be through mid-November. Updates and additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families website.
Below are resources in the community that families can access for assistance during this difficult time.
Food shelf maps and databases:
- Second Harvest Heartland: Food Resource Map | 2harvest.org
- Hunger Solutions: Find Help – Hunger Solutions
- United Way (Dial 211): Search | Greater Twin Cities United Way 211
- City of Minneapolis: Food Shelf Map – City of Minneapolis
Support and system navigation:
- Minnesota Food Helpline, 888-711-1151 (Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), interpreters available
- Second Harvest Care Center, 866-844-3663 call/text (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-
4:30 p.m.), interpreters available
