Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Hesston, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across Kansas. Committed to meeting essential nutritional needs, TEFAP distributes a variety of food items including canned vegetables, fruits, juice, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. With shipments delivered five to six times a year to partner organizations, households receive a minimum of four and up to ten different food items per distribution. To access this vital food assistance, clients are encouraged to apply within their home counties, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to receive the support they need during challenging times.