Skip to content
Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 home page
Report

Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

320 Miners Drive East, Ely, MN 55731

Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Saint Louis 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 Social Security card/number
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)726-2101
Voice·

Intake Duluth

(218)262-6000
Voice·

Intake Hibbing

(218)471-7137
Voice·

Intake Virginia

(218)365-8220
Voice·

Intake Ely

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; walk-in
Service area
Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In

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.
Last Assured
09/30/2025
Providing organization
Saint Louis County Public Health and Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Saint Louis County