Food Supports

FOOD SUPPORTS
Prepared by:
Jessica L. Webster, Policy Advocate
Legal Services Advocacy Project
651-222-3749, ext. 102
jlwebster@mnlsap.org


I. FOOD SHELF FUNDING
First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 25, Section 2 (HF 1)
Effective July 1, 2010

A. Summer Feeding Programs
Appropriates $400,000 to Hunger Solutions Minnesota's food shelf network for the children's summer feeding programs.

B. Emergency Food Shelf Funding
Increases, on a one-time emergency basis, food shelf funding by $63,000.

II. MINNESOTA FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 25, Section 2 (HF 1)
Appropriations Article
Effective July 1, 2010

Appropriates $150,000 in one-time additional funds to the state-funded Minnesota Food Assistance Program (food support for legal non-citizens).


III. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) (FOOD STAMPS)
First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 18, Section 1 (HF 1)
Amends Minn. Stat. § 256D.0515
Effective November 1, 2010

Eliminates the $7,000 asset limit for SNAP. Increases the gross income test from 130% to 165% of FPG.


IV. SNAP FOR CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES
First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 21, Section 4 (HF 1)
Effective August 1, 2010

Requires DHS to seek a federal waiver to increase SNAP income eligibility to 375% of FPG for children with severe food allergies, including allergies to wheat and gluten.