Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Coffeyville, Kansas, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. With shipments arriving five to six times each year, TEFAP ensures that families receive essential food items that meet their basic nutritional needs, including a variety of canned goods, fruit, juice, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household can access a minimum of four and up to ten different food items per delivery. Clients are encouraged to apply through their home county to benefit from this vital food assistance program, making nutritious meals accessible to those in need in our community.