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, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Household Size

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

Household of 1

$28,953

$2,413

$557

Household of 2

$39,128

$3,261

$753

Household of 3

$49,303

$4,109

$949

Household of 4

$59,478

$4,957

$1,144

Household of 5

$69,653

$5,805

$1,340

Household of 6

$79,828

$6,653

$1,536

Household of 7

$90,003

$7,501

$1,731

Household of 8

$100,178

$8,349

$1,927

For each additional
family member add:

$10,175

$848

$196

 

Regional Field Staff & County Assignment Map
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

 

TEFAP Forms (2025-2026)