Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Paola, KS, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing essential food assistance to low-income households across Kansas. We distribute free USDA commodity foods, ensuring that families receive nutritious options vital for their health and well-being. Our program operates through five to six shipments annually to local organizations that help deliver food directly to those in need. Each delivery includes a variety of staple 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 essential food items. To access our services, clients must apply through their respective home counties, reflecting our commitment to making support accessible to those facing food insecurity.