Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Gardner, KS, is dedicated to providing vital food assistance to low-income households across the state of Kansas. By distributing free USDA commodity foods, TEFAP ensures that families have access to essential nutrition through carefully curated shipments delivered five to six times a year to local organizations. Each delivery features a variety of items including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, supplying between four to ten food items to each participating household. To access these critical resources, clients must submit their application in their home county, ensuring that everyone in need receives timely and supportive assistance.