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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

530 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Otter Tail 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 state ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://ottertailcountymn.us/content-page/economic-assistance-programs/food-programs/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available upon request

Application process

- Call; 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

Otter Tail County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

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

08/21/2025

Providing organization

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, and case management