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    The Emergency Food Assistance Program

    The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, makes commodity foods available to State Distributing Agencies. States provide the food to local agencies that directly serve the public (food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, etc.). The local organizations distribute the food to eligible recipients for household consumption, or use them to prepare and serve meals in a congregate setting. Recipients of food for home use must meet income and household eligibility criteria seen below.

     

    Eligibility Requirements

    Total Household Income (based on 185% of Poverty)
    Effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

    Household Size

    Annual

    Monthly

    Weekly

    Household of 1

    $29,526

    $2,461

    $568

    Household of 2

    $40,034

    $3,337

    $770

    Household of 3

    $50,542

    $4,212

    $972

    Household of 4

    $61,050

    $5,088

    $1,175

    Household of 5

    $71,558

    $5,964

    $1,377

    Household of 6

    $82,066

    $6,839

    $1,579

    Household of 7

    $92,574

    $7,715

    $1,781

    Household of 8

    $103,082

    $8,591

    $1,983

    For each additional
    family member add:

    $10,508

    $876

    $203

     

    Regional Field Staff & County Assignment Map
    USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

     

    TEFAP Forms (2026-2027)