Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Nicollet County Health and Human Services

2070 Howard Drive West, Mankato, MN 56003

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Nicollet 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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(507)934-8559

Voice

https://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/886/Food-Assistance

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

Nicollet 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 number of people in the household.?

What's Here

Older Adults Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits Lawful Permanent Residents Refugees/Entrants/Asylees

Providing organization

Nicollet County Health and Human Services

County human services and financial department