County: about 7,000 Ramsey residents could be affected by SNAP changes under HR1

Aug 11, 2026

Financial Assistance Services told the board roughly 7,000 Ramsey County residents may face new SNAP verification and work requirements under HR1; staff recommended 4.5 FTEs to handle SNAP-specific workload increases.

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During the HR1 presentation Director Ali told the board that SNAP administration will see a notable rise in casework and verification demands. "About 7,000 Ramsay County residents will be affected by the new eligibility and work requirement," the director said, speaking to the anticipated scope of the change.

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