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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Brown County Human Services

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

05/18/2023

Physical Address

1117 Center Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(507)359-6542

Voice

(507)359-6505

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.

Required documents

Application/registration form

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Brown 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

Service area

Brown County, MN

Agency info

Brown County Human Services

Provides an array of services and assistance designed to help individuals strive for any of the following goals:
Self-support; Self-sufficiency; Protection for children and adults from neglect, abuse and exploitation; Preservation of families; Community-based care; Residential care

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