Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
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
08/08/2024
Physical Address
2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Hours
- Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Drop Box Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; 1st floor
Voice
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Application process
Online Application: - Apply online at MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ Print Application: - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application. - Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440 - Call for an application - Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location
Required documents
Application/registration form; birth certificate for families with children; photo ID; proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.); shelter verification; verification of the last 30 days of income and assets; including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Hennepin 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
Hennepin County, MN
Agency info
Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports
County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits