Minnesota Food Assistance Program - MFAP - Mahnomen County Social Services Department
103 North Main Street, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Qualified noncitizens or noncitizens ages 50 and older lawfully residing in Mahnomen 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
Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Interpreters available
- 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 for an application
Mahnomen County, MN
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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.
10/29/2025
Mahnomen County Social Services Department
Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection within Mahnomen County