Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Beltrami County Health And Human Services
616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Eligibility
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Beltrami 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, proof of assets, Proof of Address, Proof of Household Income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)333-8300
Voice
Languages
English
Interpretation services
English
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
Beltrami County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
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
07/09/2024
Providing organization
Beltrami County Health And Human Services
Provides social services to residents of the county whose personal or family resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs.