Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Saint Marys, Kansas, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. Through regular shipments occurring five to six times a year, TEFAP partners with local organizations to ensure that essential food items—such as canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta—are accessible to those in need. Each participating household receives a minimum of four nutritious food items, with the potential for up to ten, helping them meet their basic nutritional needs. To access this vital food assistance, individuals are encouraged to apply within their home county, emphasizing our commitment to supporting the local community and addressing immediate food insecurity.