Connect to economic supports

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
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• 1st floor lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only

Health Services Building – downtown Minneapolis
525 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Health Services Building map

• 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
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• Outside building by Hennepin County entrance

South Minneapolis Human Service Center
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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• First floor 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays only

North Minneapolis Human Service Center
1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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• Outside building near main entrance

Cash assistance

Hennepin County offers programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. The type of assistance people receive depends on their life circumstances, family size and type, and other factors. We can help you find the program that works best for you.

Learn about cash assistance.

Food assistance

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income to buy the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals.

Learn about food assistance.

Health care assistance

Health care assistance can provide coverage for health care expenses.

Learn about health care assistance.

Emergency assistance

When Hennepin County residents are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the county may be able to help by providing short-term aid.

Learn about emergency assistance.

Child care assistance

The child care assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school.

Learn more about child care assistance.

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.

File an appeal to Health care assistance.

File an appeal to Food assistance.

File an appeal to Cash assistance.

File an appeal to Emergency programs.