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Federal Benefit Program: Emergency Food Assistance

By Robert Longley, About.com

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

Contact: Les Johnson, Director. Telephone: 703-305-2680

Web Resources:


Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Website

State Food Distribution Programs

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