The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a county-run, federal program that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic benefits that can help stretch your food budget. It is not intended to meet all of your food budget needs.
Expedited SNAP makes benefits available quickly to households unable to meet their food needs. You will receive your SNAP benefits within five working days of when you apply, if you are eligible, and provide us with proof of who you are.
The amount of SNAP benefits your household can get is based on the income, expenses, and the number of people in your household. If you are approved for SNAP, you will receive benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
Applications
- Request an application by calling Wadena County HS at 218-631-7605 or call the Food Support hotline at (800) 657-3698. For TTY service, call the Minnesota Relay at 711 or (800) 627-3529.
- Apply in-person. Applications can be provided and submitted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interviews for SNAP can also be conducted as an interview over the telephone.
- Apply online: MN Benefits a simple, secure Web application that connects you with state and county services to help meet your and your family's basic needs.
- Print an application and mail or drop it off at our office at 124 1st st se, Wadena MN 56482.
Problems with your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card?
To report lost or stolen cards call 888-997-2227.
For information on using your EBT card see: How to Use your Minnesota EBT Card
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