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Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP)

Website: https://dcyf.mn.gov/programs-directory/minnesota-food-assistance-program-mfap

The Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens age 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) because of their citizenship status.

How to apply

After applying, applicants must complete an interview with their local county or Tribal Nation human services office. The interview may be in-person or over the phone. 

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Be eligible for SNAP except for the U.S. citizenship requirement
  • Be a qualified noncitizen or a noncitizen lawfully residing in the United States
  • Live in Minnesota
  • Not be enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program.

The program follows all of the policies and procedures of SNAP except for rules that make noncitizens ineligible. Income limits and deductions are the same as those used in SNAP.

Income Guidelines

Household Size
Household Income
1 $2,430
2 $3,287
3 $4,143
4 $5,000
5 $5,857
6 $6,713
7 $7,570
8 $8,427

Income guidelines are updated each year. These guidelines are for Oct. 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024.

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