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| The Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) was created by the 1998 Minnesota Legislature in response to federal law changes, which made certain noncitizens ineligible for federally funded Food Support (formerly called Food Stamps). MFAP uses state funds to replace the benefits lost when federal Food Support eligibility ended. MFAP is only available to noncitizens 50 years of age or older. |
| To be eligible for MFAP, you must meet all of the following conditions: |
| • All eligibility conditions for Food Support except for U.S. citizenship requirements; |
| • Be a qualified noncitizen or a noncitizen lawfully residing in the United States; |
| • Reside in Minnesota; and |
| • Not be receiving assistance from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). |
| Participants receive the same amount of food assistance they would have been eligible for under the federally funded Food Support program. MFAP benefits are issued through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used to purchase food at retailers which accept EBT. For more information on EBT cards, click here. |
| The program follows all of the program policies and procedures of the federally funded Food Support program except for provisions making noncitizens ineligible for benefits. Income, assets and property limits are identical to those used in the federally funded Food Support program. |
| You can request MFAP by completing a Combined Application Form (CAF) which is in 10 languages and submit it to your county human services agency. You may access county information at the State’s NorthStar web site. You may also call the Food Support hotline at 651-431-4050 in the Twin Cities metro area or 1-800-657-3698 outside the metro area. For TTY service, call the Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800- 627-3529. |
| In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. |
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| To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-A, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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