FOOD AND NUTRITION
Hunger continues to be a growing and too often invisible problem in our communities. The impact of hunger is far reaching for families and especially troubling for children and senior citizens. No one agency can do all that is needed. The gifts of those in a position to help, volunteers, community partnerships, and continuing and expanding access to existing federal and state assistance programs are all important actions to end hunger.
How People are Helped
MAC is the nutritional assistance program for Mothers and Children. This is a supplemental food and nutrition program that is designed to provide healthy and nutritious commodity food products each month at no cost to eligible individuals. Those eligible include: Children age 5 to 6 years old and Women who are not breast feeding and have a baby between 6 months and one year old.
Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors To qualify for this program, participants must be at least 60 years old, meet income eligibility requirements (135% of poverty or less). Clay County residents are served by the Lakes & Prairies Clay County Seniors program. In Wilkin County, this program is operated by Wilkin County Public Health.
Food Support Application & Referral Assistance is the MN name for the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Food Support leverages your financial resources, contributes to sound nutrition, and can be part of a plan for your financial security. The food Support program is a step toward nutrition and self-sufficiency. With Food Support, individuals and families, and seniors (different qualification guidelines) can improve nutrition and save money that can be spent on other needs.
FM Emergency Food Pantry For residents of Clay County, Lakes & Prairies Community Action provides the referral. For referral assistance call 218-299-7000
Lakes & Prairies Family and Community Services staff will assist you in determining the food and nutrition support service that you may be eligible for. Staff members are also available to speak to community organizations and helping agencies to expand awareness of these services.
Food & Resources Program Contacts
- For more information on how to receive food assistance
or about Lakes & Prairies food assistance programs call
218.299-7000 - See our Food Pantry List
- Links to other food assistance and nutrition services and web sites
Lakes & Prairies Family & Community Services
715 11th Street, North - Suite 402, Moorhead, MN 56560
Family & Community Services is a program of Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc.,
a 501c3 nonprofit corporation
(218) 299-7314
(800) 452-3646
(218) 299-7547 Fax
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