Cash or Emergency Assistance
If you are:
- 65 years old or older
- Disabled and age 18 or order
- Blind
- A refugee or have asylum status
- Caring for children under 19 years of age
- Pregnant
- Out of work
We can help with getting basic needs like:
- food
- shelter
- clothing
- utilities (heat, electricity, water)
- transportation
Keep in mind
You can apply now at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/. You can also use your phone to scan the QR Code located in the upper right of this screen.
For more detailed information see the Olmsted County Cash & Food Assistance webpage www.olmstedcounty.gov and search on keyword Assistance.
https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/
You can also apply online for these programs:
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
- Emergency Assistance
- Food assistance (SNAP)
- General Assistance (GA)
- Housing Support (GRH)
- MN Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- MN Supplemental Aid (MSA)
507-328-6500
Tell the person who answers the phone, "I need help with cash or emergency assistance."
We have staff that can help you fill out applications, answer your questions, and guide you through this process.
Call 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Gather your information
Use the MN Department of Human Services Required Information for Minnesota Assistance Programs page as a checklist of information you will need to have when you apply for help.
Read the MNDHS Program Information for Cash, Food, and Child Care Programs general information fact sheet so that you know what kind of programs you can apply for.
Come to our office
Staff is available in our office to help you. Bring with you the items that are listed in the Required Proof Checklist.
Come To:
2117 Campus Drive South East
Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55904
Phone:
507-328-6500
855-282-3390 (Toll-Free)
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