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Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services

Apply for county programs that help pay for food

County programs that help pay for food include:

Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP)- Helps pay for food for lawful noncitizens ages 50 and older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Helps families in poverty with children through a cash grant, food assistance and employment services
SNAP - Food Support - Helps people with low income buy food
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Nutrition program for eligible low income pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy

Check specific program guidelines for requirements.

407 5th St, Jackson, MN, 56143

Jackson and Cottonwood counties

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

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, early intervention service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting at-risk families thrive.

3/21/2023