Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Goddard, KS, is dedicated to supporting low-income households by providing vital food assistance throughout the state. Operated by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, TEFAP distributes free USDA commodity foods to ensure that families have access to essential nutrition. With shipments occurring five to six times a year to local organizations, eligible individuals can receive a range of food items, including canned vegetables, fruit, juice, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household can benefit from a minimum of four and up to ten food items with each distribution. To take advantage of this valuable resource, applicants must apply in their home county, ensuring that urgent food needs are met efficiently and compassionately.