You can have more money for food by applying for Food Support (Food Stamp) benefits.

• No assets will be counted or need to be verified

Answer these questions to see if you can get help.

Do you and everyone who lives with you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), General Assistance ■ ■(GA) or Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)?

□Yes □ No

Do you get either Transition Year Child Care or Basic Sliding Fee Child Care assistance (CCAP)? ■ ■

□ Yes □No

Do you participate in the Diversionary Work Program (DWP) or Work Benefit (WB) Program? ■ ■

□Yes □ No

If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, STOP! You may be able to get Food Support. To find out where to apply, contact your county human services office or call 1-888-711-1151.

If you answered no to ALL of the questions above, then answer the question below.

Is your monthly income below the income amounts listed? ■ ■

□Yes □ No

Number of People                Monthly income

                                                           before taxes

1                                                    $1,498

2                                                    $2,023

3                                                    $2,548

4                                                    $3,074

5                                                    $3,599

6                                                    $4,124

7                                                    $4,649

8                                                    $5,175

(For each additional family member above 8 add $526)

Note: Income guidelines are updated each year. These guidelines are for November 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.

If you answered yes, you may be able to get Food Support.

If you are 60 years of age or older and your income is limited but more than the amounts listed, you still may be able to get Food Support. Contact your county human services office or call 1-888-711-1151.

If enrolled in Food Support, you also qualify for a telephone discount through the Lifeline and/or the Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP). Contact your local telephone company to apply.

To find out where to apply, contact your County Human Services Office 888-711-1151

or call Tri-CAP.

(320) 251-1612

(888) 765-5597