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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Pennington County Social Services

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Resource Name:Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Pennington County Social Services

address

101 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Pennington County who meet all of the following:
  • Be eligible for SNAP except for the United States citizenship requirement
  • Not be enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

8 am - 12noon and 1 pm - 4 pm Monday - Friday
(218)681-2880

Voice

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Intake

Application process

  • Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.

Fees

None

Service area

Pennington County, MN

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status.

Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers' markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.

The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and the number of people in the household.

Last Assured

06/30/2026

Providing organization

Pennington County Social Services

Administers human and social service programs to individuals and families