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State and Federal agencies battling hunger and food insecurity, followed by contact information for government officials.

State of Minnesota Resources

SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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The federal food stamp program that supplements food budgets for low income families.

WIC – Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5.

Minnesota Food Investment Program (MFIP)

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Minnesota’s program to help working families create financial stability through cash and food assistance.

Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP)

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Provides state-funded food assistance to legal non-citizens over 50 who do not qualify for SNAP.

MN.gov Food Security Resources

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Additional resources of all types, including food, shelter and energy assistance.

MN Department of Education Programs

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The federal food stamp program that supplements food budgets for low income families.

Veterans Administration (VA) – Minneapolis

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The Veterans Administration in Minneapolis provides special nutrition and dietary services to veterans in Minnesota. Phone: 612-467-2004

SNAP Challenge Toolkit

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The SNAP Challenge (“Challenge”) gives participants a view of the struggle to obtain adequate food that is faced by millions of low-income Americans. By hosting a Challenge, you can help raise awareness of hunger in your community and the need to keep SNAP strong.