Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
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.
Categories
Last assured
03/31/2025
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, Suite 100, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
- Intake Hours: 8:30 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Child Care Available for Conducting Business: 8:15 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday - Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)554-5748
Voice
(651)554-5616
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. - Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 - Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 - Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 - Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 - Call for an application; email Once application is received, a financial worker will call the applicant for a phone interview.
Required documents
Application/registration form; verification of income and assets; varies
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Dakota 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
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Agency info
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.