Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Shawnee, KS, is dedicated to alleviating hunger by providing essential USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. Recognizing the urgent need for food assistance, TEFAP ensures that families receive nutritious support through shipments delivered five to six times a year to local organizations for distribution. Our program offers a variety of items including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, with each delivery supplying between four and ten essential food items per household. To access this vital food pantry service, clients simply need to apply in their home county and can count on us to meet their basic nutritional needs with care and respect.