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Resource | Policy Confidentiality Protections in TEFAP

This TEFAP program guidance policy memorandum provides information for TEFAP state agencies on requirements related to protecting the confidentiality of TEFAP applicant and participant information and the identity of individuals making a complaint or allegation against an individual participating in or administering the program.

12/20/2024
Resource | Policy Maintenance of Lists of Eligible Recipient Agencies Participating in TEFAP (Revised)

This TEFAP program guidance memorandum provides information to TEFAP state agencies on maintaining lists of eligible recipient agencies (ERAs) that participate in TEFAP in their state or territory, and applicable program regulations related to these lists.

12/18/2024
Resource | Policy FY 2025 Commodity Credit Corporation TEFAP Funding

This memorandum provides information about the approximately $500 million in additional support for emergency food programs that USDA is providing in FY 2025 under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act for distribution through The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

12/17/2024
Resource | Policy Participant Eligibility in TEFAP (Revised)

This TEFAP program guidance policy manual provides updated information for TEFAP state agencies on establishing criteria and methods for determining the eligibility of households to receive USDA Foods for home consumption in TEFAP.

12/06/2024
Resource | Policy Improving Access and Parity Final Rule: TEFAP Implementation Memorandum

Through this TEFAP program guidance memorandum, we are providing TEFAP state agencies with initial implementation guidance and implementation dates for the provisions of the Improving Access and Parity Final Rule.

11/06/2024
Resource | Policy FD-155: Written Beneficiary Notice and Referral Requirements for CSFP and TEFAP State Agencies

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the written notice and referral requirements for organizations that receive USDA Foods or administrative funding as part of CSFP and TEFAP program guidance, per USDA regulations on equal opportunity for religious organizations to participate in USDA assistance programs.

07/01/2024
Resource | Policy FD-149: Questions and Answers about Flexibilities in TEFAP to Streamline Distribution of Foods and Reduce Barriers to Participation

This TEFAP program guidance memorandum includes questions and answers on flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies on the operation of TEFAP. 

05/10/2024
Resource | Policy FY 2024 Food and Administrative Funding for TEFAP

The FY 2024 TEFAP funding guidance memorandum provides guidance on full-year food and administrative funding allocations.

04/23/2024
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