Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Pennington County Public Health and Human Services
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.
Categories
Last assured
03/31/2025
Physical Address
318 Knight Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(218)683-7013
Application process
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/? - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.? - Call for application
Required documents
Application/registration form
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
Service area
Pennington County, MN
Agency info
Pennington County Public Health and Human Services
Programs that provide financial assistance in the form of cash grants or purchase of services for eligible low-income and indigent individuals and families to ensure that they have a basic income and access to essential medical, nutritional, and supportive services. Alternative care and elderly waiver services available.