The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

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:

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 March 24, 2026