$600 for Minnesota Farmworkers and Meatpackers

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People who worked on a farm or in meatpacking plant in Minnesota can get $600. The money is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm and Food Workers Relief Program. It is to help workers with expenses they had because of COVID-19.

Apply if you worked on a farm or in a meatpacking plant anytime between January 27, 2020 and May 11, 2023. You do NOT need immigration papers to get the money. You have until September 30, 2024 to apply for it.

How do I apply for the money?

Apply online at the UMOS website. You must have a phone number or an e-mail so Customer Support Associates can get a hold of you. Fill it out the best you can. Upload your docs if you can. It’s ok to leave things blank or skip the uploads if you are not sure. The Customer Support Associates contact you to finalize it and help you with anything you need help with.

If you can’t apply online, call the numbers in the next section for help.

For help and information

What else do I need for the application?

When you apply you need to show proof of who you are and that you worked in farming or meatpacking.

You can prove who you are with one of these documents:

State ID or drivers’ license

Foreign ID

H2A or H2B Visa

Any other photo ID
- If you don’t have a photo ID, you can show 2 other documents that have your name on them

You can prove that you worked in meatpacking or farming with one of these documents:

A W-2 tax form

A paystub

A letter or contract from your employer

H2A or H2B Visa

Photos showing you at your worksite