Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Hennepin County Human Services

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

(612)596-1300

Voice

(800)657-3698

Voice - SNAP Hotline Statewide

(844)803-8466

Voice

(651)431-4050

Voice - SNAP Hotline Twin Cities Metro

https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/minnesota-food-assistance-program-mfap

Application process

Online Application: - Apply online at MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ 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

Description

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.

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits Refugees/Entrants/Asylees Lawful Permanent Residents Older Adults

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