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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP - White Earth Nation

48036 Pow Wow Highway, Ponsford, MN 56575

Eligibility
Native Americans enrolled as a White Earth Nation band member who are residents of Becker, Clearwater, or Mahnomen 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 birth certificate eviction notice photo ID proof of address proof of income statements tribal enrollment numbers utility disconnection notice/shut off notice
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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. Mail applications to PO Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566.
  • Call for information; email
Service area
Becker County, MN Clearwater County, MN Mahnomen 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
04/07/2025
Providing organization
White Earth Nation

White Earth Nation is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands and is a sovereign federally recognized Native American Tribe. Oversees government, administrative, business, and human services programs for White Earth tribal members in Becker, Clearwater, and Mahnomen County in north-central Minnesota.