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Nicollet County commissioners decline to opt into state Disaster SNAP program, citing staff capacity and short notice
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about staffing, training and uncertain cross‑county impacts, the Nicollet County Board of Commissioners voted not to opt into Minnesota's Disaster SNAP program for Aug. 26–30. Staff had warned the state deadline required responses by Aug. 14 and would likely require overtime.
Nicollet County commissioners voted on Aug. 13 not to opt into Minnesota’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D‑SNAP) for the week of Aug. 26–30, after Health and Human Services staff warned the board the state’s short turnaround and operational requirements would strain local capacity.
Health and Human Services staff told the board that D‑SNAP would provide one month of temporary food assistance to low‑income households affected by June flooding, but that it requires on‑the‑spot interviews for walk‑in applicants, half‑day training for 2–3 staff and the ability to handle an unknown application volume. The state’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) application window and a deadline…
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