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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). TEFAP is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income individuals by providing emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP.
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income people by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP.
States provide the food to local agencies that they have selected, usually food banks, which in turn distribute the food to soup kitchens and food pantries that directly serve the public. ## Participant Eligibility Requirements You may be able to get food assistance from a local TEFAP organization in your area in two ways: 1. Getting foods from a place like a food pantry to take home or, 2.
Eating a meal with a group of people at a place like a soup kitchen Whether or not you are eligible to receive TEFAP foods to take home depends on your household income level. The income level depends on the state you live in because the state decides the income standards for TEFAP.
In some states, you may be eligible for TEFAP if you already participate in other federal, state, or local food, health, or welfare programs which are based on income. For meals that local organizations prepare and serve in a group setting, you do not have to meet a certain income level because these organizations have already shown that they serve mostly low-income people. Contact your state distributing agency for further assistance.
The following links provide more information about the USDA Foods you may receive through TEFAP, including product information sheets and recipes for using these foods. * USDA Foods Available List for TEFAP * USDA Foods Product Information Sheets and Recipes Page updated: May 29, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Administered at the state level; eligible applicants are typically state and local agencies or organizations that distribute food to people with low incomes. In Florida, Farm Share partners with local pantries, nonprofits, and community organizations to distribute this food. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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