Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Marysville, KS, is dedicated to providing crucial food assistance to low-income households across the state. Administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, this initiative delivers free USDA commodity foods to local organizations five to six times a year, ensuring families receive essential nutritional support. The food packages include a variety of items such as canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, with each household receiving a minimum of four and up to ten different food items per shipment. To access this vital service, clients must apply in their home county, allowing us to meet the urgent food needs of families in our community with care and compassion.