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Program Details
Blue Earth County Department of Human Services
County Programs for Food Support
Apply for county programs that help pay for food
Description
County programs that help pay for food include:
- Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP): Provides food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Helps those with low income get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Nutrition program for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy
Features
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Area Served by County
- Blue Earth County
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
410 S 5th St, Mankato, MN, 56001
Area Served
Blue Earth County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-304-4222
hsdirector@blueearthcountymn.gov
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
- Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
- Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
- County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
- County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
- County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
Last Update
10/13/2024