Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties
115 West 1st Street, Fairmont, MN 56031
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Faribault and Martin Counties 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 - 5 pm Monday - Friday
(507)238-4757
Voice·
Intake Martin County
(507)238-1574
Fax
(507)526-3265
Voice·
Intake Faribault County
Interpretation services
Interpreter line is available as needed
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
Faribault County, MN
Martin 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
01/29/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties
County human services office