Through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), we are able to provide partners with food to supplement their distributions at no cost. TEFAP foods are ordered through Partnerlink with free delivery. TEFAP food supply fluctuates throughout the year in line with USDA’s offerings, but we strive to order a good balance of frozen proteins like chicken and fish, shelf stable items like beans and pasta, and canned, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables such as fresh oranges and canned green beans.
Requirements to become a TEFAP partner
To become a TEFAP partner, the following requirements must be met:
- Have a current Federal Exempt letter from the IRS
- Willingness and ability to collect self-reported client eligibility information to determine eligibility for TEFAP
- Ability to store TEFAP foods in a clean, secure, and climate-controlled facility
- Sites must have a regular commercial pest control service or provide their own service with a monthly log detailing actions taken
- Staff or volunteer capacity available to attend an annual training at CAFB, lead training for other involved staff or volunteers as needed, complete required monthly inventory and service reports, and communicate regularly with CAFB staff via email
- Regular ongoing pantry distribution or soup kitchen meal service scheduled
- Preference for sites who have wireless internet access to use Service Insights, our digital recordkeeping program
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