Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are a form of government assistance that provides low-income individuals and families with financial aid to purchase food. In Hennepin County, Minnesota, food stamps are administered by the county’s Department of Human Services.
To be eligible for food stamps in Hennepin County, households must meet certain income and asset limits. The amount of food stamps that a household receives is based on its size and income. Food stamps can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
