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Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Beltrami County Health And Human Services

616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Eligibility

Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Beltrami 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 assets, Proof of Address, Proof of Household Income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.beltrami.mn.us

Languages

English

Interpretation services

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

Beltrami County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

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

07/09/2024

Providing organization

Beltrami County Health And Human Services

Provides social services to residents of the county whose personal or family resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs.