Emergency Food Assistance Program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a federal program that provides monthly food packages to individuals and families who meet income guidelines set by the federal government (see below).

Click here to view 2024 EFAP distribution sites.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a federal program that provides monthly food packages to individuals and families who meet income guidelines set by the federal government (see below).

Click here to download the EFAP information flier.
Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto informativo EFAP.

Income Guidelines

To receive food assistance through this program, you must meet set federal income guidelines determined by household size and household income. Please refer to the chart below to see if your household qualifies for the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Guidelines
Household SizeMonthly Household IncomeAnnual Household Income
1$ 2,855.25$ 34,263
2$ 3,861.83$ 46,342
3$ 4,868.42$ 58,421
4$ 5875.00$ 70,500
5$ 6,881.58$ 82,579
6$ 7,888.17$ 94,658
7$ 8,894.75$ 106,737
8$ 9,901.33$118,816
Each Additional Memberadd $1,006.59 eachadd $12,079 each

*Federal income guidelines are provided by the USDA. The guidelines were updated in March 2023 and will be valid until updated by the USDA.

Click here to download income guidelines.

How to receive food from the Program

1) Review the income guidelines above, if your household makes less than the monthly or annual income guideline, your household qualifies.

To see if you qualify for the program, dial 2-1-1 on your phone to reach the county’s social services information hotline. If you qualify for the program based on the income guidelines outlined above, the 2-1-1 operator will give you the location of your nearest food distribution site based on your zip code. You can also contact the Food Bank’s toll-free number at 1-866-350-FOOD (3663).

2) To find the nearest distribution location for this program, review our roster, visit our Food Locator Map, call 2-1-1 or contact the Food Bank’s toll-free number at 1-866-350-FOOD (3663).

3) Visit the food distribution site to receive food

Go to your nearest food distribution site. At the site you will be asked to give your name and address; state your household income; and state the number of people living in your household.

Please note: This is a self-certifying program. Documented proof of income and I.D. are NOT REQUIRED to receive food (USDA TEFAP Commodities).

After signing, you will be entitled to receive a monthly food package from the nearest distribution site within your zip code during distribution hours.

What is included in my monthly EFAP bag?

Food items vary from month to month. A typical EFAP bag will include: canned vegetables, canned soups, fruit juice, canned fruits, canned meats, spaghetti, rice, beans, occasional fresh produce, dairy, frozen meat, and frozen food items.

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