Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fort Riley, KS, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across Kansas. With a focus on meeting basic nutritional needs, TEFAP distributes a diverse selection of nourishing food items, including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, with each household receiving a minimum of four and up to ten food items per distribution cycle. Food shipments occur five to six times per year at participating organizations, ensuring that families in need have ongoing access to emergency food assistance. Eligibility requires clients to apply in their home county, reinforcing our commitment to personalized support and accessible resources for those facing food insecurity in our community.