How is the Federal Government Shutdown affecting St. Louis County? Find information and resources here: 2025 Federal Government Shutdown Impacts
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St. Louis County continues to monitor impacts – to county operations and our residents - resulting from the federal government shutdown. We will continue to update this page as information becomes available.
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, St. Louis County is unable to approve any new or pending Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) applications.
SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families with low income.
This freeze follows news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the state of Minnesota that there may not be enough funding for November SNAP benefits if the federal government shutdown continues.
Residents can still apply for SNAP benefits and county or Tribal Nation employees can assist with the process, but no benefits can be approved until further notice.
Any St. Louis County resident receiving SNAP benefits before Thursday, Oct. 16 can continue to use those benefits as usual.
People who receive SNAP benefits are reminded to keep their contact information up to date with their county or Tribal Nation so they can receive messages about their case.
For more information or to contact us about SNAP, follow this link: Apply for Cash & Food Assistance
The MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) provides cash and food benefits for people with dependent children who have low income and limited assets.
According to the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), St. Louis County can continue to approve October MFIP benefits through Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. However, if the shutdown continues, the county will not be able to approve anything after that date and November benefits are not expected to go out.
For more information about MFIP and similar benefits, or to contact us with questions, follow this link: Apply for Cash & Food Assistance
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.
For now, WIC services are still operating in Minnesota. WIC recipients should keep their appointments and continue shopping with their eWIC card and using their benefits.
For additional information or guidance, WIC participants can visit their local WIC clinic or State WIC program’s website or the WIC shopper app.
For more information on how to contact your local WIC office visit this link:: Child & Adolescent Health