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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
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This program provides food and nutrition help at no cost. If you meet the program rules, you can pick up the food from your local food pantries or soup kitchens.
The kinds of food you can get depend on where you live. Here are some kinds of foods you may get:
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Fruit juices
- Dried egg mix
- Meat, chicken, turkey, and fish
- Dried beans such as peas and lentils
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Rice, grits, and cereal
- Soups
How do I get help?
To find out how to get help from this program, please contact your State Agency. They can let you know if you meet the program rules and where you can get the food.
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