Southwestern District Health Unit

11/12/2025

Mobile Food Pantry Stop Tomorrow in Belfield.
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11/12/2025

📢 Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Belfield! 🍎🥕

The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Belfield on Thursday, November 13.

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (MT)
📍 Location: 506 2nd Ave NE, Belfield, ND

This is a great opportunity for individuals and families in need of food assistance. All are welcome!

Scan the QR code on the flyer below to view the full Mobile Food Pantry schedule or to sign up to volunteer!

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

📢 SNAP Update: Partial November Benefits
Some North Dakotans will receive a partial November SNAP benefit as early as Nov. 7, following federal court orders related to the 2025 federal government shutdown.
➡️ This applies only to November SNAP benefits.
➡️ The amount each household receives is based on federal recalculations.
➡️ One- and two-person households will continue to receive at least the minimum benefit required by law.
💳 Check your EBT balance at ebtedge.com, through the ebtEDGE app, or by calling 1-800-630-4655.
🔹 Learn more or find resources: hhs.nd.gov/snap-faqs
🔹 Find help or ways to help: ndresponse.gov/shutdownresources

More information: https://hhsnd.site/SNAP

11/06/2025

All Southwestern District Health Unit offices will be closed November 11th in honor of Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all the Veterans.

11/03/2025

This Forensic Nurses Week (November 3–9, 2025), help us wrap survivors in care and comfort. Your donation of items — like fidgets, blankets, coloring books, or small toys — can make a big difference during a difficult time.

Drop-off Locations:
• Dialectic Brewing - 416 W Main St, Mandan
• Bain Insurance - 1500 E Capitol Ave, Bismarck
• American West Real Estate - 301 W Villard St, Dickinson
• Southwestern District Health - 528 21st St W Ste A, Dickinson
• Main Street Books - 8 Main St S, Minot
• Young Bucks Coffee & Eatery - 4315 9th Avenue W, Williston or 1905 26th St W, Williston

You can also give online to help us purchase supplies using this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/central-dakota-forensic-nurse-examiners/forensic-nurses-week-donation-drive

Together, we can help survivors feel seen, supported, and safe.

11/01/2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding will not reload November 1st.

To better understand the scope of impact, over 56,000 North Dakotans have received benefits between Oct 1 – Oct 28 of this year. That’s 1 in 16 people.

- More than 66% of SNAP participants are in families with children.
- More than 32% are in families with members who are older adults or are disabled.

Governor Armstrong announced this week that ND is providing more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs such as covering WIC through November and funding for 450,000 pounds of food in November through Great Plains Food Bank.

But still, food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens are already overwhelmed with need. Consider making a donation of your time or treasure as we rally during this time of need.

You can find a complete list of resources, someone to talk to, or find ways to help at ndresponse.gov/shutdownresources

10/31/2025

⚠️ Federal Government Shutdown Update: SNAP Benefits ⚠️

In the event of a federal shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits may be affected. We understand how concerning this can be for individuals and families who rely on these vital resources.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, North Dakota has state and local resources available to help during this time.

👉 Find up-to-date information, available support and ways to help here:
ndresponse.gov/shutdownresources

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