Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Traverse County Social Services Department

202 8th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Traverse 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 photo ID proof of address proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(320)422-7777

Voice

(855)735-8916

Voice

(320)563-4230

Fax

Websitehttps://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs/

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; walk-in

Service area

Traverse County, MN

Other Information

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

10/29/2025

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits

Providing organization

Traverse County Social Services Department

Social services department for Traverse County