HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the past year, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, has been distributing commodities on a monthly basis because of the pandemic and the financial hardship it caused.
That is changing. Starting with the last distribution in June, the program is going back to its normal bi-monthly schedule. That means the next distribution will happen in August.
The boxes contain canned meat, cheese, eggs, peanut butter and dry goods. Volunteers help pack the boxes for distribution and volunteers are always needed to help with packing. If you would like to help, contact the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 620-662-8622.
The program is for low-income people of all ages. TEFAP commodities are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no need to pre-register. Those seeking assistance are not allowed to pick up boxes for anyone other than themselves. Please form a single line with your vehicles, making sure not to block driveways and intersections.
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