Connect to economic supports
Hennepin County helps ensure residents have access to assistance, resources and support to meet their basic needs. We can connect you to food, cash, health care, emergency and child care assistance, and housing support.
Apply for benefits online
You can now access or renew economic benefits or update your information in minutes, wherever and whenever you need. Save time by connecting with us online.
Economic supports
Visit MNbenefits to apply for food, cash, emergency and child care assistance, and housing support.
Health care
Visit MNsure.org for health care coverage options.
Upload documents online
Upload documents directly to your case with InfoKeep, a safe and secure website.
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Health care assistance
Get coverage for health care expenses.
Learn about health care assistance.
Financial supports
Apply for financial supports at MNbenefits.
Options include:
Cash assistance
Your eligibility depends on your circumstances, family size and type, and other factors.
Food assistance
Get help from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy the food you need.
Emergency assistance
We may be able to help you through a short-term financial crisis that poses a direct threat to your physical health or safety.
Learn about emergency assistance.
Child care assistance
Get help paying for child care so you can work, look for a job or attend school.
SNAP and cash
To renew your SNAP and cash benefits, and child care assistance, visit MNbenefits and select the "Apply Now" button. Individuals who are renewing their benefits will follow the same application process as those applying for benefits for the first time.
You will receive the Household Update Form (DHS-8107-ENG) in the mail even if you have already submitted your renewal application online. If you choose to complete the paper forms, once you have filled out and signed the form, return it to Hennepin County by uploading it through your InfoKeep account or to MNbenefits. You can also return it via fax or mail. Learn how to submit documents.
Be sure to also send required proof of changes with your case number on each page.
Health care
If you have Medical Assistance (MA), you may need to review your eligibility once a year to see whether you are still eligible. Renewal paperwork and instructions will be mailed out 45 to 60 days prior to the renewal date. Learn more about health care assistance.
Download forms
You can visit http://edocs.mn.gov to download any form.
How to submit forms and documents and update your information
- Update information and upload documents to InfoKeep
- Upload to MNbenefits
- Fax to 612-288-2981
- Mail to:
Hennepin County Human Services Department
P.O. Box 107
Minneapolis, MN 55440
If you don't have access to these options, there are document drop boxes available at any Human Service Center.
Available drop boxes for residents
Northwest Human Service Center – Brooklyn Center
7051 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
- 1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only
Health Services Building – downtown Minneapolis
525 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
- 1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays only
South Suburban Human Service Center – Bloomington
9600 Aldrich Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
- Outside building by Hennepin County entrance
South Minneapolis Human Service Center
2215 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
- First floor 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays only
North Minneapolis Human Service Center
1001 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Outside building near main entrance
Other ways to get help
If you don’t have access to an internet connection, there are other ways to interact with us such as using a computer at a Hennepin County Library. Find a Hennepin County library location.
Some county buildings also have digital access points where you can access the internet, and print and scan documents. Find a digital access point.