The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Federal government shutdown – TEFAP is operating

DHS is closely monitoring the current federal government shutdown. Our goal is to keep the public informed, especially our TEFAP partners. Even though the federal government has shutdown, DHS wants to assure our partners that funding is available for the immediate future. DHS will share information as it becomes available.

Who can get TEFAP food assistance

How to get TEFAP food assistance

  • Visit a participating food pantry to apply. TEFAP foods are distributed in all Wisconsin counties.
  • Contact your regional coordinator (PDF) to find TEFAP locations near you and for more information.
  • To find a TEFAP pantry, go to 211 Wisconsin or dial 211 to find the location and hours of a food pantry near you.
  • You may appoint a person to pick up food for you.

TEFAP operates with local partners, here are the contacts that may assist you locally:

Grants impacts and outcomes

Read about the Reach and Resiliency Initiative Funding (PDF)

View or download The Emergency Food Assistance Program Reach and Resiliency Grant phase one expansion map (PDF).

Contact

TEFAP is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through grants from the USDA. Your Rights | Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Questions? Email us at dhstefap@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

Glossary

 
Last revised September 29, 2025