The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), administered by AFFCB, provides essential food assistance to individuals and families in need. Through this program, nutritious food is distributed to help supplement the diets of low-income households, ensuring access to basic nutritional needs. AFFCB works in partnership with local organizations and community agencies to efficiently deliver these resources, helping to reduce food insecurity and support the well-being of the communities it serves.
AFFCB provides 25 babies a month, from birth to 12 months old, with supplemental formula, food and diapers. Families are included in the program based on need and availability, and must complete an application form. The items are distributed the last Thursday of the month.
AFFCB offers families and/or individuals in need caused by job loss, government benefit loss, illness, low paying jobs, poverty, etc. the opportunity to come in once a month for gently used clothing at no cost with proof of valid identification and current address.
Once a year AFFCB provides children who live in the service area and who attend a school that requires uniforms, with 2 brand new tops and bottoms as well as other school supplies, as donations allow, at no cost. This program is by application only, which takes place in the month of May each year.
At Thanksgiving and Christmas, food boxes are distributed to a predetermined list of recipients based on an application process, at no cost. At Christmas, gifts for children are included as available through the efforts of local churches and organizations, as well as individual donations. Applications for both holiday programs take place in the month of October each year.
