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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Wadena County Department of 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 the number of people in the household.

Last assured

04/09/2024

Physical Address

124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

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

Required documents

Application/registration form; photo ID; proof of assets; proof of household income

Eligibility

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

Wadena County, MN

Agency info

Wadena County Department of Human Services

Meeting the social service, medical, food assistance and cash assistance needs of low income, disabled, and elderly residents of Wadena County

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