FederalFood Assistance

TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance)

Free food distributed through local food banks and pantries.

About This Program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides USDA commodity foods to low-income households at no cost through a network of food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Eligibility Requirements

IncomeVaries by state — generally at or below 185% FPL

Eligibility requirements may have changed. Verify at the official source before applying.

Benefit Amount

Free food packages — contents vary by location

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