Minnesotans with low incomes now able to purchase food online using SNAP benefits
Recent updates about COVID-19 from the Minnesota Department of Human services:
Almost 400,000 people who use the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Minnesota now have more options to buy food safely. Starting May 28, 2020, they can purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards.
For now, Walmart and Amazon are the only online retailers approved by the United States Department of Agriculture for SNAP purchases and available in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Human Services is encouraging other retailers to seek approval from the USDA so that SNAP recipients have more options. DHS oversees SNAP, which counties and tribal governments administer.
Operational instructions for counties, tribes, managed care organizations and providers related to these changes will be communicated separately. We encourage you to monitor the DHS website and DHS bulletins.
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