Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
Resource Name:Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
address
313 North Main Street, Room 230, Center City, MN 55012
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Chisago County who meet all 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
proof of address
proof of household income
state ID
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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; visit website; walk in
Fees
None
Service area
Chisago 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 number of people in the household.
Last Assured
08/18/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Chisago County Financial Assistance Department
County administered financial assistance programs