Description: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income needy individuals and families, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.
Eligibility Criteria: In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income.
Responsible Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Program Contacts and Information:
Headquarters Office:
Food Distribution Division, FNS
USDA
Room 502, Park Office Center
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
Headquarters Office:
Food Distribution Division, FNS
USDA
Room 502, Park Office Center
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
Contact: Les Johnson, Director. Telephone: 703-305-2680
