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Use ApplyMN to apply online for food stamps (SNAP), emergency assistance, child care assistance, and general assistance in Polk County, MN.

What is SNAP?

SNAP, also called Food Stamps, is a program that helps people with low incomes pay for nutritious food. It helps kids to grow up strong and adults live healthy lives. SNAP does not pay for all the food that a person or a family needs each month, just some of it. People use an EBT card at the store to access their SNAP benefits.

Apply for SNAP online with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Then, your application is sent to Polk County, MN to determine eligibility. SNAP recipients also get a local case manager!

Meeting Minutes

February 21, 2017
November 22, 2016

Meeting Agendas

February 21, 2017
November 22, 2016

Polk County Resource Group

Polk County Resource Group was formed to bring together various resources available to residents of Polk County, Minnesota. The group involves several entities to ensure resources of all types are included in a convenient digital tool.

Our mission is to effectively and efficiently deliver essential services to families and individuals so they can achieve their potential through active community participation and to protect, promote and improve the health and quality of life in Polk County, MN.

Cities in Polk County include: Beltrami, Climax, Crookston (county seat), East Grand Forks, Erskine, Fertile, Fisher, Fosston, Gully, Lengby, McIntosh, Mentor, Nielsville, Trail, and Winger. Unincorporated cities in Polk County include: Cisco, Dugdale, Euclid, Greenview and Maple Bay. There are also 58 townships in the county. All are welcome to apply for food stamps (SNAP), subsidized housing, emergency assistance, and other resources highlighted on this website!

Upcoming Events

Polk County Resource Group Meeting | February 21, 2017 | 10 am - 12 pm | Crookston Sports Center