Food Programs

Food Support Program:
The Food Support (Food Stamps) program is a county-run, federal program administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food that's needed for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. The program issues electronic food support benefits that can be used to purchase allowable food items from participating grocers.


Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP):
The Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) was created by the Minnesota Legislature in response to federal law changes, which made certain noncitizens ineligible for federally funded Food Support. MFAP uses state funds to replace the benefits lost when federal Food Support eligibility ends. MFAP is ony available to noncitizens 50 years of age or older. Apply for MFAP as you would for Food Support at your county offices.