Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Blue Earth County Human Services
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.
Categories
Last assured
09/19/2024
Physical Address
410 South 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Intake: 8 am - 11:30 am Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(507)304-4336
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 for application; walk in during open intake hours
Required documents
Application/registration form; more information will be provided during the intake
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Blue Earth 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
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN
Agency info
Blue Earth County Human Services
County Human Services office