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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP - Freeborn County Human Services

203 Clark Street West, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Eligibility

Residents of Freeborn County may be eligible if: - Everyone in the household receives General Assistance - GA, Minnesota Supplemental Aid - MSA, or Supplemental Security Income - SSI - A family receives Basic Sliding Fee Child Care assistance or Transition Year Child Care - A family participates in the Diversionary Work Program - DWP - An individual or family's income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income utility bills

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/198/Food-Programs

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Apply with help from a SNAP specialist at https://mn.gov/dhs/mnfoodhelper/ - Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. - Call

Service area

Freeborn County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers' markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and the number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers, provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Last Assured

12/11/2025

Providing organization

Freeborn County Human Services

County human services office