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SNAP Outreach

Intro

SNAP Outreach connects households needing food assistance with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase awareness and participation in SNAP for eligible households. 

Connecting households to SNAP

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Thousands of Minnesota households get help with groceries through SNAP.
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The Office of Economic Opportunity at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families oversees the SNAP Outreach program and partners with community organizations that deliver SNAP Outreach services across communities in Minnesota. SNAP is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services.  

SNAP Outreach partners and activities

In Federal Fiscal years 2023 to 2025, twenty-nine hunger relief and culturally specific organizations are contracted with DCYF to provide SNAP Outreach in Minnesota. Outreach efforts are designed to reach priority groups such as older adults and persons with disabilities, veterans, and students. There is a strong emphasis on equity. SNAP Outreach Specialists are available to assist in all 87 counties.

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SNAP Outreach activities include outreach and education, eligibility screening and application assistance.

SNAP Outreach specialists reach far and wide

SNAP outreach specialists are an important bridge between SNAP benefits and eligible households. Their activities include community engagement, presentations, training and dissemination of information to extend their reach across Minnesota. 

2023 SNAP Outreach outcomes

Measures of SNAP Outreach impact

Contact MNSNAPOUTREACH.DCYF@state.mn.us to learn more about becoming a SNAP Outreach provider. Requests for proposals, when open, are published on DCYF Grants and RFPs.

Applying for SNAP is easy

SNAP Outreach Specialists can help with eligibility and application assistance. Visit MNfoodhelper to get connected today.

SNAP eligibility is based on household size, income, and expenses. SNAP benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to households monthly.
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Contact us

Minnesota SNAP Outreach Grant Managers
P.O. Box 64951
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0951
MNSNAPOUTREACH.DCYF@state.mn.us

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