Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Pennington County Social Services
101 Main Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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
Required documents
Application/registration form
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)681-2880
Voice
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
Pennington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Application Process
- Walk In
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
12/01/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Pennington County Social Services
County Human Services Department