The Emergency Food Assistance Program
A supplemental food program to help low-income families
What is TEFAP?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) helps supplement the diets of low-income families by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides 100% American-grown foods to Food Bank of Alaska and their partners to distribute to people with incomes below a set level.
Example Food Items
Foods will vary from month to month based on what is available and distributed by the USDA.
- Beans, dry
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meat
- Cereal
- Dried fruits
- Frozen fruits
- Frozen meats
- Juice
- Milk, dry
- Nuts
- Pasta
- Rice
How can individuals qualify for TEFAP?
Have an income at or below the guidelines (see chart) AND / OR Already receiving benefits from the following:
- Food Stamps (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP)
- National School Lunch Program or Free/Reduced Lunch
| Household Size | Annual Income |
| 1 | $58,650 |
| 2 | $79,290 |
| 3 | $99,930 |
| 4 | $120,570 |
| 5 | $141,210 |
| 6 | $161,850 |
| 7 | $182,490 |
| 8 | $203,130 |
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for TEFAP?
You can learn more and apply for TEFAP at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank (10020
Crazy Horse Drive). You will need to give your name, household size, and household
income, but no identification is required. Your application will be reviewed and approved
promptly.
Applications can be delivered in person Thursdays between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. or emailed to SFPC@seafb.org.
If you’d like to print and bring the application with you, it will help make the process a little quicker:
When and where can I pick up my TEFAP food?
Once approved, TEFAP participants can pick up food orders once per month. Boxes
will be available for pick up at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank (10020 Crazy Horse Dr)
every Thursday from 3:00 – 5:30 PM, except for holidays. You can choose which
Thursday in the month you pick up your box, but you will only be able to pick up food
once per calendar month.
What if I am busy at the designated pick-up time?
On your application, you can list the names of other people who can pick up the food for
you. If someone else comes, they must already be listed on our form and must indicate
the head of household name on the application at pick up. If you need other
arrangements, you can reach out to Emma at (907) 789-6184 or
sfpc@seafb.onmicrosoft.com
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.