How do I apply for cash, food, or emergency benefits?

Contact the Scott County Financial Assistance Unit at 952-445-7751 to inquire about financial assistance programs. Visit our Income Maintenance / Financial Assistance page to view a list of services.

Before enrolling in a financial assistance program, you will be screened for eligibility. This includes: 

  • submitting a completed application (visit our How to Apply page for application links)
  • completing an interview with a case worker,
  • providing all required verification / documentation for a determination of eligibility to be made.

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1. How do I apply for cash, food, or emergency benefits?
2. How do I get an application?
3. How long will it take to process my application?
4. How do I get a new EBT card or a replacement for a lost or stolen EBT card?
5. What is the policy for reporting changes, and how do I do it?