The Emergency Food Assistance Program: Information for Providers

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to those with low incomes. Below you will find forms and trainings related to the program.

TEFAP eligibility application and forms

Resources for new TEFAP providers

Find TEFAP resources, P-03661, which include:

  • How to Participate as a TEFAP Distribution Site
  • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Pantry Checklist
  • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Summary in multiple languages

Training for TEFAP providers

Module 1: TEFAP Overview (PDF) English

Module 2: TEFAP Recordkeeping, in English (PDF) English

Module 3: TEFAP Eligibility (PDF) English

Module 4: TEFAP Ordering Practices (PDF) English

Module 5: TEFAP Distribution (PDF) English

Module 6: TEFAP Storage (PDF) English

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Last revised March 24, 2026