Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Wadena County Department of Human Services
124 1st Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482
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
photo ID
proof of assets
proof of household income
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
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. - Call
Service area
Wadena 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 the number of people in the household.
Last Assured
05/06/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Wadena County Department of Human Services
County human services office