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Food Support Employment And Training Program - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

202 West Third Street, Winona County Office Building, Winona, MN 55987

Eligibility

Able-bodied Food Support recipients between the ages of 18 and 50 (people who receive cash benefits from other public assistance programs, who are responsible for the care of young children or an incapacitated household member, who receive unemployment benefits, who participate in a chemical dependency treatment program, who work 30 or more hours per week, or who participate in an approved training program are excused from participation); serves Winona County

Hours

Office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
[email protected]

Languages

Korean, Laotian, American Sign Language, Hmong, Thai, English, Somali, French, Spanish

Interpretation services

Language interpreters are available with advance notice.

Application process

Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ or by completing the Combined Application Form and mailing it to the County office

Service area

Winona County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Somali
Hmong

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Food Support recipients may be required to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) program. Each participant is first provided with an orientation to program services followed by an individual assessment and completion of an employability plan. Depending on the individual's needs, they may take part in job seeking training, group and individual job search activities, remedial literacy or other adult basic education, English language training, short-term vocational or technical training, job placement, and assistance with transportation or other supportive services. Participants who fail to comply with program requirements are subject to sanctions and could temporarily or permanently lose food benefits.

Last Assured

05/18/2022

Providing organization

Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division

Winona County Human Services Division provides services to support the safety and well being of people in the county.

Food Support Employment And Training Program - Winona County Health and Human Services - Human Service Division