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🚨 Emergency Food Assistance in Shell, Mountrail County, North Dakota β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for Shell residents

Free emergency food boxesMax Benefit
211Helpline
NDState
185% FPLFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” Shell, North Dakota
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

πŸ“ How to Apply β€” Shell, North Dakota
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4 in Shell: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online β€” Fastest
3
Apply by Phone β€” 211
Call Mon–Fri business hours for Shell residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Mountrail County Office
Visit offices near Shell. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” Shell
  • Minimal β€” self-certification at most sites
❓ FAQs β€” Emergency Food Assistance in Shell
Who qualifies for Emergency Food Assistance in Shell, North Dakota?
Residents of Shell, Mountrail County, North Dakota with income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 211.
How to apply for Emergency Food Assistance in Shell?
Apply online at www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program, call 211, or visit Mountrail County office.
Is there a Emergency Food Assistance office in Shell?
The nearest office is in Mountrail County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” North Dakota Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Emergency Food Assistance changes in North Dakota.