The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The TEFAP provides non-profit distribution sites with commodities for redistribution to low-income families. This food is for household consumption and is free, but recipients must meet state and federal guidelines. Soup kitchens and other non-profit organizations that prepare and serve meals for needy individuals can also receive food at no cost.
To Qualify
Each household must read the “Self Declaration Assurance” and certify eligibility by attesting they reside in Nevada, and their household income does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Nevada TEFAP Regional Distributing Agencies:
Northern Nevada:
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Drive
Sparks, NV 89437
(775) 331-3663
To locate TEFAP distribution sites in Northern Nevada, please click here: https://www.fbnn.org/gethelp/foodfinder
Southern Nevada:
Three Square Food Bank
4190 North Pecos Road
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 644-3663
To locate TEFAP distribution sites in Southern Nevada, please click here: https://foodfinder.threesquare.org/?category=3&distance=&q=
Income Guidelines 2025