Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Salina, KS, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. Recognizing the urgent need for food assistance, TEFAP partners with local organizations to ensure that nutritious food reaches those in need five to six times a year. Each delivery includes essential items such as canned vegetables, fruits, juice, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, offering a minimum of four to a maximum of ten food items per household. To access these vital resources, individuals must apply through their home county, ensuring that support is both practical and tailored to local needs. TEFAP is committed to fostering a healthier community by addressing food insecurity with compassion and efficiency.