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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services - Financial Assistance

525 SE 2nd Street, Milaca, MN 56353

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Mille Lacs 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 birth certificate photo ID proof of address proof of income statements

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.millelacs.mn.gov/2311/Application-Forms

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 information

Service area

Mille Lacs County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens and 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

03/31/2025

Providing organization

Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services - Financial Assistance

Promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all county residents by providing the services, resources, and assistance necessary for residents to improve their lives