Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Western Prairie Human Services

15 Central Avenue North, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Grant and Pope 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 pm Monday - Friday

(800)291-2827

Voice

(320)634-0164

Fax

(320)634-7755

Voice

https://www.wphsmn.gov/hide-food-support

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

Grant County, MN
Pope 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.

Last assured

03/25/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Western Prairie Human Services

A person-centered agency that partners with and empowers individuals and families, and promotes safe, healthy communities throughout Pope and Grant Counties.