Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Itasca County Health and Human Services

1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Itasca 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 Household Income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(218)327-2941

Voice

(218)327-5548

Fax

(800)422-0312

Voice

https://www.co.itasca.mn.us

Languages

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

Itasca 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.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Itasca County Health and Human Services

County Health and Human Services is a public agency which provides social services, financial assistance, and health related services to residents of the county. The Major divisions within the Department include social services for children and families, elderly and disabled populations; ;and those dealing with mental health or chemical dependency.