Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) serves the Osawatomie area and beyond, delivering essential support to low-income households by providing free USDA commodity foods. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, our program ensures that families receive critical food assistance tailored to meet their nutritional needs. Each distribution can include a variety of items, such as canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, with each household receiving between four to ten items per shipment. To access these vital resources, clients can apply in their home county, connecting families in need with nourishing food options in a caring and practical manner.