Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Crow Wing 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 photo ID proof of address proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)824-1141

Fax

(888)772-8212

Voice

(218)824-1250

Voice

https://www.crowwing.gov/91/Community-Services

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

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. - Call for application

Service area

Crow Wing County, MN

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 the number of people in the household.

Last assured

10/13/2025

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits

Providing organization

Crow Wing County Community Services

County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection