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Program Details
Polk County Social 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
- Polk County
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Location
612 N Broadway, Ste 302, Crookston, MN, 56716
Area Served
Polk County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-281-3127
- Toll Free: 877-281-3127
Websites
Other Locations
- Polk County Social Services - East Grand Forks 1424 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
- Polk County Social Services - McIntosh 250 Cleveland Ave SW, McIntosh, MN, 56556
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
- Family and Community Resource Navigator - Family Resource Center Navigators within local community organizations help pregnant families and those with children find and connect with local early childhood and family well-being services.
- Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
Last Update
11/22/2024