Do you and everyone who lives with you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance (GA) or Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)?
___ Yes ___ No
Do you get either Transition Year Child Care or Basic Sliding Fee Child Care assistance?
___ Yes ___ No
Do you participate in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP) or Work Benefit (WB) Program?
___ Yes ___ No
If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you may be able to get food support. Contact your county human services office (http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG) or call (888) 711-1151.
If you answered “no” then answer the questions below.
Are your household assets (cash on hand, money in checking or a savings account) less than $7,000?
___ Yes ___ No
Is your monthly income below the income amounts listed?
___ Yes ___ No
| Number of people | Monthly income before taxes |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,174 | |
| 2 | $1,579 | |
| 3 | $1,984 | |
| 4 | $2,389 | |
| 5 | $2,794 | |
If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, you may be able to get food support.
You will be required to complete the Combined Application Form (CAF) (www.edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5223-ENG) and submit it to your county human services agency (http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DM-0005-ENG).
If you have questions, you can call the Food Support Hotline. Metro call 651-431-4050 and Outstate Minnesota call 1-800-657-3698
