Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Olmsted County Child and Family Services

2117 Campus Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Olmsted 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 - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(507)328-7956

Fax

(507)328-6500

Voice

(855)282-3390

Voice

https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/services-individuals-families/financial-assistance/cash-food-assistance

[email protected]

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

Olmsted 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

08/25/2025

What's Here

Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits

Providing organization

Olmsted County Child and Family Services

Public child welfare agency which responds to community concerns about child safety, child well-being and family stability