Minnesota Food Assistance Program – MFAP - Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
Resource Name:Minnesota Food Assistance Program – MFAP - Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
address
121 7th Place East, Suite 2500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Ramsey 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
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday- Friday
(651)266-4444
Voice
·Intake
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.
Fees
None
Service area
Ramsey 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
05/27/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Ramsey County Financial Assistance Services Department
A public agency that provides financial assistance to residents of the county