Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Freeborn County Human Services

411 Broadway South, Government Center, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Freeborn 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 proof of address proof of household income utility bills photo ID

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(877)402-3743

Voice

(507)377-5400

Voice

(507)377-5498

Fax

https://www.co.freeborn.mn.us/198/Food-Programs

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; walk-in to pick up an application at a Human Service Office

Service area

Freeborn County, MN

Description

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens age 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

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

Providing organization

Freeborn County Human Services

The Department administers the various cash and medical assistance programs as well as child support; is a member of the Blue Plus, UCare, and SCHA delivering the MA programs; operates a licensed Mental Health Center and Crime Victims' Crisis Center; provides child and vulnerable adult protective services; services to persons with developmental disabilities and chemical dependency; in-home family counseling; provides adolescent (SED) day treatment jointly with the Albert Lea School District and children's mental health services.