Food Support
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 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 non-citizens ineligible for federally funded Food Support. MFAP uses state funds to replace the benefits lost when federal Food Support eligibility ends. MFAP is only available to non-citizens 50 years of age or older. Apply for MFAP as you would for Food Support at your county offices.
Electronic Benefit Card (EBT):
Do you have questions about your EBT (Electronic Benefit Card) – including reporting a lost or stolen card or checking on your card balance?
You can call Customer Service, 24 hours a day/7 days a week – Toll-free: 1-888-997-2227.
Or, go to www.ebtEDGE.com; under ‘Cardholder Portal,’ click on ‘Cardholder Login’. Log in using your EBT card number and PIN.