Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Hutchinson, KS, offers vital food assistance to low-income households across Kansas by distributing free USDA commodity foods. Aiming to address urgent nutritional needs, TEFAP provides a variety of delivered food items, which may include canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, households can receive between four and ten essential food items per distribution. Clients interested in accessing these emergency food resources must apply in their home county, ensuring that help is available to those who need it most.