TEFAP

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides food assistance to low-income households. Laramie Interfaith hosts at least one TEFAP distribution each month. Income is self-reported, and income restrictions are available on their website. On TEFAP distribution days, the regular pantry is closed and pantry items (including pet food and hygiene items) are not available.

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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), also known as “commodities,” is a federal program designed to provide food assistance to low-income households. Interfaith hosts at least one TEFAP distribution each month, and some months may have multiple distributions based on availability. To learn more about upcoming TEFAP distributions, check out the Events section of our website.

TEFAP is an income-dependent program. All income is self-reported, meaning that no proof of income is required to receive food. Details on income restrictions for TEFAP are available here.

Please note that the main pantry is unavailable on TEFAP distribution days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the main food pantry on TEFAP distribution days?

The main pantry is closed on TEFAP distribution days.

How do I receive TEFAP items?

On the distribution day, we will have premade packages/bags of TEFAP food set up in our parking lot. Please stay in your vehicle and staff/volunteers will sign you in and load the food into your vehicle.

What types of food typically come for TEFAP?

The food we receive to distribute varies each month, and we are unable to guarantee a specific food item will be available.

What is TEFAP?

TEFAP, or The Emergency Food Assistance Program, is a federal program that provides food to low-income households. Interfaith, through its partnership with Wyoming Food Bank, acts as a distribution center for these items.

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