Dakota County Community Services Division - Dakota County Northern Service Center
County Programs for Food Support
1 Mendota Rd W, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Eligibility
Check specific program guidelines for requirements.
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
(651) 554-5611
Voice
(651) 437-3191
Voice
Websitehttps://www.co.dakota.mn.us
Site Service Area
Dakota County
Other Information
Specialization
- People with low income
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
- SNAP Education and Training: Helps SNAP recipients with employment and education training and support
- 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
Last Update
05/04/2026
Providing organization
Dakota County Community Services Division