Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)

In 2004, Clay County Seniors distributed 3,133 boxes of commodity food to Clay County senior citizens. That equals 147,251 pounds or 73.62 tons of food. The dollar value is equal to $156,650. Since we started in 2000, more than 3/4 of a million pounds of food have been delivered by volunteers or passed out at our local National Guard Armory to those in need.

Eligibility requirements:
To qualify for this program, participants must be:

A. At least 60 years old

B. Meet income eligibility requirements (135% of poverty guidelines)
   which this year is $1,009. per month for a single adult.

C. Live in Clay County

For additional information on registering for this program contact
Bev Nelson, Clay County Seniors Coordinator.
218-962-3388 or 218-299-7000

This picture was taken in March, 2005, at our Clay County Seniors partner and volunteer award program where State Bank of Hawley (sponsor) and 2nd Battalion 136th Mechanized Infantry members are being recognized for their support of this project.

Pictures were taken at the National Guard Armory home of the 2nd Battalion 136th Mechanized Infantry located at 1032 N. 12th Street in Moorhead, MN, where the Clay County Seniors NAPS program conducts monthly food distribution.

This picture shows volunteers and participants in the NAPS Program who joined in the volunteer recognition.

One person in subsidized housing commented, “I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t get this food every month.” And, from another person, “Now I have a few extra dollars to spend on other things I need.”

Clay County Seniors
715 11th Street North, Suite 402, Moorhead, MN 56560
Program Director: Bev Nelson
(218) 962-3388 or (218) 299-7000
Fax: (218)299-7547

Clay County Seniors is a program of Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership