Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Roseau County Social Services Department

208 6th Street SW, Roseau, MN 56751

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Roseau 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 assets proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)463-3872

Fax

(218)463-2411

Voice

(866)255-2932

Voice

https://www.co.roseau.mn.us/government/s_-_z/social_services/financial_assistance.php

Application process

- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ - Apply on paper using the Combined Applicaiton Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person. - Call; walk-in

Service area

Roseau 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 bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Roseau County Social Services Department

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection within Roseau County