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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

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

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

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

Service area

Chisago County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

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.

Last Assured

08/18/2025

Providing organization

Chisago County Financial Assistance Department

County administered financial assistance programs

Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chisago County Financial Assistance Department