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Start an application to apply for one or multiple benefits at the same time.
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It takes less than 20 minutes!
Get help with food, cash for everyday needs, child care and more.
MNbenefits helps you apply for and manage your state-based benefits programs all in one place, anytime.
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Finish your application by sharing documents with your county or Tribal Nation eligibility worker.
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Who can apply
Families and individuals living in the state of Minnesota are eligible. With one application you can apply for several programs for yourself and your family.
Apply for benefitsIt takes less than 20 minutes!
How applying works
Help buying good healthy food
SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides cash assistance to help buy or grow food.
Food Assistance (SNAP)
Finding and paying for child care
Help paying for child care so caregivers can work, go to school, look for a job, or take care of other needs.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Get cash for everyday essentials and other basic needs
Cash aid and services for older adults, people with disabilities, children, and parents.
Cash Assistance
Paying for senior or group housing
The housing support program helps seniors age 65 or older and/or adults with disabilities stay housed.
Housing Assistance
Stop evictions or foreclosures
Help with shelter payments, like overdue rent and utility bills to avoid evictions and foreclosures.
Emergency Assistance For families with dependents Emergency General Assistance For adults without children in the household
Apply for benefits
It takes less than 20 minutes
More food and shelter resources
To connect with food, housing, or more help, you can call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211.org.
Getting food right away
Contact Minnesota Food Helpline at 888-711-1151 or find nearby food shelves with the Hunger Solutions food shelf finder.
Food shelves
Help with housing or shelter
Visit the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) for Housing Benefits 101 and more places to find help.
Housing and shelter help
Free help for people with disabilities
Check out the free statewide resources network to help you solve problems, navigate the system, and more.
Disability Hub MN
Find more state benefit programs
See all the benefits, like WIC, SUN Bucks, or MinnesotaCare, administered by agencies at the State of Minnesota.
State benefits directory