Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Blue Earth County Human Services

410 South 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001

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

Required documents

Application/registration form more information will be provided during the intake

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday - Intake: 8 am - 11:30 am Monday - Friday

(507)304-4335

Voice

(507)304-4336

Fax

https://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/99/Human-Services-Social-Services

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

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

Service area

Blue Earth 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

09/19/2024

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Blue Earth County Human Services

County Human Services office