Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Larned, Kansas, is dedicated to supporting low-income households by providing free USDA commodity foods to meet essential nutritional needs. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, TEFAP partners with local organizations to distribute a variety of nutritious items, including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each participating household can receive between four and ten different food items per shipment. To access this vital food assistance program, clients are encouraged to apply in their home county, ensuring that everyone can benefit from this essential support.