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SNAP Outreach

About the Program

Need help with rising grocery costs?
Many Minnesotans struggle to afford groceries, especially with rising food costs. WCMCA’s SNAP Outreach services can help you apply for and access benefits to support your household’s nutrition needs.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to help income-eligible households purchase food.

WCMCA offers free, confidential assistance to help you:

  • Apply for SNAP benefits
  • Recertify or renew your benefits
  • Understand eligibility requirements
  • Troubleshoot issues with your case

Services We Offer

  • SNAP application assistance
  • Recertification/renewal support
  • Help gathering required documents
  • Eligibility screening
  • Troubleshooting case issues or delays
  • Referrals to local food shelves and other community resources

Eligibility Information

SNAP is available to income-eligible individuals and families living in Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, and Traverse counties.

Eligibility guidelines are set by the state and updated regularly.

Application Details

How to Apply
Applications are available in several ways:

  • In person at our office
  • By phone with assistance of WCMCA, if transportation is unavailable

Alternative languages available:

Español

Applications can be submitted with assistance from WCMCA staff.

Office Locations & Contact

Alexandria Office – Primary SNAP Office
1910 Aga Drive, Suite 206, Alexandria, MN 56308
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Elbow Lake Office

411 Industrial Park Blvd

Elbow lake, MN 56531

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Email Correspondence
Email: housing@wcmca.org

Grant Information

  • Grant Program: SNAP Outreach
  • Grantee Agency: West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. (WCMCA)
  • Address: 411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
  • Phone: 218-405-3073
  • Email: housing@wcmca.org

Leadership & Oversight

  • Executive Leadership: Missy Becker Cook, Executive Director
  • Grant Oversight: Amber Holmstrom, Family and Community Service Director

More Information

  • 218-405-3073, Ext 3
  • 800-492-4805, Ext 3
  • Fax: 218-391-4224
  • WCMCA
    1910 Aga Drive Suite 206
    Alexandria, MN 56308

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