Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Southwest Health and Human Services
607 West Main Street, Suite 100, Marshall, MN 56258
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock 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 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(507)537-6747
Voice
(800)657-3760
Voice
(888)964-8407
Voice·
Intake Child services - all sites
(800)810-8816
Voice·
Intake Adult services - all sites
Website
https://swmhhs.com/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.
Service area
Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Murray County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rock 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
04/13/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Southwest Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services for the 6-county area