Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Polk County Social Services

250 SW Cleveland Avenue, McIntosh, MN 56556

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Polk 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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)470-8483

Voice

(218)281-3926

Fax

https://www.polkcountymn.gov/250/Social-Services

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

Polk 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

09/24/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.