Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Anoka County Human Services - Economic Assistance Department
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 4200, Minneapolis, MN 55434
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens and noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Anoka 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
photo ID
proof of address
proof of household income
Hours
8:15 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
(763)422-7200
Voice
Interpretation services
Interpreters available by request
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
- Applications can be uploaded to https://eapaperwork.co.anoka.mn.us/
- Call for an application; walk-in
Service area
Anoka County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
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
09/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Anoka County Human Services - Economic Assistance Department
The county financial assistance department provides programs to residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, and employment support in Anoka County