Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Aitkin County Health and Human Services
204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Aitkin 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, Proof of Household Income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Websitehttps://www.co.aitkin.mn.us
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
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.
Service area
Aitkin County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
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.
Providing organization
Aitkin County Health and Human Services
Aitkin County's Mission: Our Mission is to assist citizens, preserve families and promote dignity, safety, health, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.