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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

525 Portland Avenue South, Health Services Building - 5th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Hennepin 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 birth certificate for families with children photo ID proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.) shelter verification verification of the last 30 days of income and assets including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
Hours
  • Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday
  • Drop Box Hours: 7 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday
1st floor lobby
(800)657-3698
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SNAP Hotline Statewide

(651)431-4050
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SNAP Hotline Twin Cities Metro

Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Online Application: Print Application:
  • Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application.
  • Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440
  • Call for an application
  • Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location
Service area
Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
  • Open Saturday or Sunday

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In
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 number of people in the household.
Last Assured
08/08/2024
Providing organization
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits