Moving government commodities to high-need communities

What is TEFAP?
TEFAP is a federal nutrition program that provides government food commodities to low-income families. The commodities are distributed with other foods at local pantries and soup kitchens. Hunger Task Force has been a TEFAP provider in Milwaukee since 1999, and distributed over 1.5 million pounds of TEFAP food in 2007.

How would someone apply to TEFAP?
Please dial 2-1-1, or 1866-211-3380 from a cell phone, to find out where to receive emergency food in your neighborhood.

TEFAP Advocacy Goals:

• Secure adequate federal dollars to meet emergency food demand in Wisconsin
  
• Advocate for rules and policies that ensure ease of program use for providers and clients.

TEFAP Links:

• USDA: TEFAP
• Wisconsin TEFAP

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.