Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Augusta, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households throughout the state. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, TEFAP partners with local organizations to ensure the distribution of nutritious essentials, including canned vegetables, fruits, juice, meat, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each participating household can receive a minimum of four and up to ten different food items, helping families meet their basic nutritional needs. To access this emergency food assistance, individuals must apply through their home county, ensuring that support is readily available to those who need it most.