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Gov. Benefits, Payments, and Taxes

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Fact Sheets

COVID-19: Am I getting a (payment) check?
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COVID-19: Health Insurance During the Pandemic
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COVID-19 and Taxes
Expedited (Emergency) Food Stamps
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Other Resources

Helpful Websites

Apply for Pandemic EBT -- Food Stamps for School Kids
Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Apply starting noon on June 8. This program, called P-EBT, is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals. Apply and get up to $325 per child to spend on groceries.

Children may continue to receive "grab n go" meals or emergency food at COVID-19 emergency feeding sites offered by schools and community locations, even if they are receiving P-EBT benefits.

Go to the website: Apply for Pandemic EBT benefits
Minnesota Emergency Food Support information
Author: Minnesota Department of Human Services

COVID-19 emergency food support information for the state of Minnesota. Changes have been made so it is easier to get and use food assistance like SNAP and WIC. Find applications for these programs and links to food pantries. Food pantries are open to all without regard to immigration status or income.  

Go to the website: Emergency Food Support information from MN DHS

Q & A

If I don't file my taxes, will I still get a stimulus payment and when?
Source: Senior Legal Line - Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota

Videos

P-EBT: Food Benefits for Kids
Source: Education for Justice & Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul
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