Provides short-term help for qualifying people faced with an unexpected emergency expense (such as eviction or utility shut-off).  This program is only available for your case not more than once every 12 months. 

Please contact our office to speak to a worker to see if you may qualify or come into our office.  Our phone number is: (218) 824-1250 or toll free: 1-888-772-8212.

Emergency Assistance (EA) -- Helps eligible families who have children in the home under age 18.

Emergency General Assistance (EGA) --  Helps eligible person who cannot get help through EA, MFIP or DWP.