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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

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

  • 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

Providing organization

Pennington County Social Services

County Human Services Department