Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chippewa County Financial Assistance Programs
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
04/07/2025
Physical Address
719 North 7th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Fax
(320)269-6405
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.?
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Chippewa 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
Service area
Chippewa County, MN
Agency info
Chippewa County Financial Assistance Programs
The county agency determines eligibility for public assistance programs, including cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), childcare, health care, and other county-funded services.