MFIP helps families with children meet their basic needs and helps parents work towards financial stability. Eligible families and qualified immigrants can apply for MFIP online at Minnesota Benefits (Español) or at their local county or tribal office.
Learn more about the program (Español).
General Assistance helps people without children pay for basic needs. It provides money to people who can't work enough to support themselves and have very low income and resources. GA provides temporary cash assistance or emergency housing assistance to eligible single individuals. Eligible and qualified immigrants can apply for GA by online at Minnesota Benefits (Español) or at their local county or tribal office.