Direct Services Line
Helps with case application status updates and issue resolution for clients of economic supports, cash and food programs
651-431-4049
Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division
Administers programs that help families and individuals work toward economic stability
651-431-4000
Office of Economic Opportunity
Administers grants to organizations for programs designed to remove the barriers imposed by poverty on the health and development of individuals and families
651-431-3808
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
Helps people with low incomes buy food through this program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
651-431-4049
800-657-3698
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment and Training
Helps participants build their job skills and find jobs
651-431-4027
Minnesota Food Assistance Program
Distributes USDA-donated food to individuals and families who use onsite meal programs, food shelves and shelters
651-431-4049
800-657-3698
Electronic Benefit Transfer
Serves as the primary mechanism for issuing food and cash assistance
888-997-2227
Fraud Hotline
Takes calls anonymously from anyone who suspects public assistance fraud
651-431-3968
800-627-9977
PolicyQuest
Registered users may submit PolicyQuest questions to the department, check on the status of questions that have been submitted and search previously answered questions.
