Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in De Soto, KS, is dedicated to providing essential food assistance to low-income households across Kansas. Partnering with the Kansas Department for Children and Families, TEFAP distributes free USDA commodity foods that are delivered throughout the year, ensuring that families have access to nutritious options such as canned vegetables, fruit, juices, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each shipment includes a diverse assortment of four to ten items per household, helping to meet critical nutritional needs. To apply for this vital resource, individuals are encouraged to reach out within their home county, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access emergency food support when they need it most.