The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a program that can help you pay for the food you need. SNAP used to be called food stamps. Whether you qualify for SNAP and how much you'll get depends on the number of people in your household and how much money you have.
Due to a lack of funding caused by the federal government shutdown, SNAP food benefits will not be issued for November until the shutdown ends or the federal government issues further guidance. For additional information, visit the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families federal shutdown information.
At the Hub, we can help you understand how SNAP works and other options for food assistance.
In this section, see common questions about SNAP.