The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.
Wisconsin Eligibility Guidelines
Wisconsin homes are eligible to receive commodities at participating food pantries if the total gross income for the household does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level. Eligibility is based on current income and self-declared eligibility for participation. There are no income eligibility criteria for persons who voluntarily seek meals at shelters.
Additional TEFAP Information
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.
