Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. Through regular shipments delivered five to six times a year, TEFAP ensures that families have access to essential nutrition through a variety of foods, including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household can receive between four to ten different items with each distribution, helping to meet their basic dietary needs. To access these vital food assistance services, clients are encouraged to apply in their home county, connecting them to the support they require in a practical and accessible manner.