Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Maize, Kansas, is dedicated to supporting low-income households by providing essential food assistance through the distribution of free USDA commodity foods. With shipments delivered five to six times a year to various participating organizations, TEFAP ensures that families receive nutritious staples, including canned vegetables, fruits, juice, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household can receive a minimum of four to a maximum of ten food items per shipment, helping to meet their basic nutritional needs. To access these vital resources, each client is encouraged to apply in their home county, fostering a caring and community-focused approach to food security across Kansas.