TEFAP

Harvest Texarkana is the regional distributor for USDA TEFAP Commodities for southwest Arkansas.  Through the USDA, supplies of hunger relief food items are provided to TEFAP certified food pantries.  Agencies wanting to become a TEFAP agency must complete a special application and training process and agree to maintain the required service documentation, submit to state inspections, and comply with the TEFAP regulations.  Harvest Texarkana can only provide TEFAP provisions to agencies in Arkansas for service to citizens of Arkansas.  (Similar programs are available to Texas agencies and citizes through our partner food banks in Texas). 

Citizens wanting to receive commodities must meet income guidelines or be foster parents.  Citizens must also show identification and proof of residency in the county where they are seeking commodities.  Commodities are only available at set frequencies.  Anyone needing more information about receiving TEFAP can call Harvest Texarkana to find the food pantry serving their area. 

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