The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal initiative designed to help individuals with low income by offering emergency food assistance at no cost. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides both American-grown foods and administrative funding for this program.
In Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry oversees TEFAP. Distribution of food boxes is managed by partner food bank agencies, which deliver these resources through their network of local pantries.
Individuals interested in applying for TEFAP or looking for information about pantry locations, as well as distribution dates and times, are advised to consult the provided contact list specific to their area. The program also operates according to established income guidelines.
