The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Basehor, Kansas, is dedicated to providing vital food assistance to low-income households across the state. Operated by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, TEFAP delivers free USDA commodity foods, ensuring that families have access to essential nutrition. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, the program distributes a variety of nutritious items, including canned vegetables, fruits, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, with each household receiving between four and ten food items per delivery. To access this vital support, clients are encouraged to apply in their home county, ensuring that no one goes hungry in our community.