Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Pennington County Social Services
101 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Eligibility
Residents of Pennington 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
proof of household income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)681-2880
Voice
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 for application
Service area
Pennington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
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 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
12/01/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Pennington County Social Services
County Human Services Department