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Simplified application launched for seniors to access healthy food

April 11, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

To increase seniors’ access to nutritious foods, the Minnesota Department of Human Services today announced the launch of a new one-page application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Minnesotans age 60 and older. Continue Reading

As need increases, funding for SNAP decreases

January 29, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

As the Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition was celebrating its first year of working to increase participation in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government was in the midst of plans to decrease funds that support the educational component of SNAP.
More than 500,000 Minnesotans receive nutrition assistance benefits each month. Continue Reading

Snappy sisters

June 28, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Nevaeh Berger, 5, and her 3-year-old sister, Calli, enjoy the pop of snapper fireworks Thursday at their home in Taylor. Continue Reading

SNAP guidelines to change

October 27, 2010 in Worthington Daily Globe

New formula takes effect on Monday
WORTHINGTON Starting Monday, an estimated 70,000 more Minnesotans will qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, but it remains to be seen just how much additional work it will make for local agencies that administer the dollars. Continue Reading