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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). TEFAP provides healthy food options to those in need by distributing USDA-purchased commodities. In Indiana, the program is administered through the Indiana State Department of Health and distributed to member agencies, including food pantries and soup kitchens.
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Food Distribution & Emergency Assistance Strengthening the Nation’s Nutrition Safety Net and Supporting American Agriculture The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of people with low income 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.
Program Fact SheetProgram Policy Applicant/ParticipantState/Local AgencyVendor USDA Foods Available List for TEFAP See what fruits, vegetables, legumes, proteins, dairy, grains, and soups are available through TEFAP.
Household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets and Recipes Best Practices to Safely Handle and Store USDA Foods at Home Information on the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Act Best Practices to Minimize Food Waste The Emergency Food Assistance Program Farm to Food Bank Project Grants Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Million Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply News Item FD-162: Public Posting of TEFAP Information Policy Memos Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins Announces Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item TEFAP - Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Register Notices TEFAP Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Register Notices Information Collection: Renewing Burden Number 0584-0293 Comment Request Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply News Item The Emergency Food Assistance Program - Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2026 Policy Memos Information for TEFAP State Agencies on Executive Order 14218 Policy Memos FY 2026 Food and Administrative Funding for TEFAP Policy Memos At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities News Item TEFAP – State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 26 Farm to Food Bank Projects Policy Memos Food Distribution Program Tables Program Data WIC Participant Access to Authorized Vendors Study - Part 1 Research Reports Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Million Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply News Item FD-162: Public Posting of TEFAP Information Policy Memos Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins Announces Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item TEFAP - Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Register Notices TEFAP Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Register Notices Information Collection: Renewing Burden Number 0584-0293 Comment Request Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply News Item The Emergency Food Assistance Program - Income Eligibility Guidelines for 2026 Policy Memos Information for TEFAP State Agencies on Executive Order 14218 Policy Memos FY 2026 Food and Administrative Funding for TEFAP Policy Memos At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities News Item TEFAP – State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 26 Farm to Food Bank Projects Policy Memos Food Distribution Program Tables Program Data WIC Participant Access to Authorized Vendors Study - Part 1 Research Reports Secretary Rollins Announces $30 Million Food Purchase to Back U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply News Item FD-162: Public Posting of TEFAP Information Policy Memos Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit” Federal Register Notices Secretary Rollins Announces Food Purchases for Communities in Need News Item TEFAP - Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Register Notices Page updated: August 08, 2025 * Non-Discrimination Statements _ Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture_ USDA Food and Nutrition Administration - Customer Experience Survey **Responses will be used to improve the FNA website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens that are member agencies of the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and participate in the TEFAP program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 100% of total costs ($65,670.00) for FY 2025-2026 for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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