Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

In Derby, Kansas, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) plays a vital role in supporting low-income households by providing free USDA commodity foods to ensure basic nutritional needs are met. With shipments made five to six times a year, TEFAP partners with local organizations to deliver essential items such as canned vegetables, fruit, juice, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household receives a minimum of four and up to ten different food items per distribution, making it an important resource for families facing food insecurity. To access this vital assistance, clients are encouraged to apply through their home county, allowing us to serve those in need effectively and with compassion.