Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Chippewa County Financial Assistance Programs

719 North 7th Street, Suite 200, Montevideo, MN 56265

Eligibility

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

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(320)269-2121

Voice - Chippewa County Sheriff's Department

(320)269-6401

Voice

(877)450-6401

Voice

(320)269-6405

Fax

https://www.co.chippewa.mn.us/364/Cash-and-Food-Programs

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

Chippewa 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

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

Providing organization

Chippewa County Financial Assistance Programs

The county agency determines eligibility for public assistance programs, including cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), childcare, health care, and other county-funded services.