2018 Program Report: SNAP E&T

The SNAP E&T Program helps Ramsey County residents gain essential skills needed to secure and retain employment and economic stability.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people purchase the food needed for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. 

Employment guidance counselors support SNAP E&T participants with job searches and many other employment and training services. SNAP and SNAP E&T eligibility depends on your household income and other criteria. SNAP E&T participants are adults who receive food support and who have neither dependents nor disabilities. Your county eligibility worker will help give you more information on eligibility.

SNAP E&T Program

Program year: Jan. 1, 2018 – Dec. 31, 2018
2018 program budget: $335,329

Featured Client: Drew

Drew came to SNAP Employment & Training after completing a chemical dependency program. With the support of SNAP E&T staff, Drew got his life back on track, was able to gain economic support, transportation assistance, job leads and training opportunities. Drew is now employed with the Metropolitan Council. Since his journey, Drew has rekindled his relationship with family and saved up to buy a new car. Drew is an inspiration to his peers and now advocates for sobriety. Drew is going on 15 months of sobriety and is a senior member of his sober house with the longest sobriety.

• Goal: Obtain temporary financial and transportation assistance. Looking for training opportunities and full-time employment.
• Achievements: Drew is employed with the Metropolitan Council.
• Employment Counselor: SNAP E&T Employment Services Team, Saint Paul.