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The Emergency Food Assistance Program

The United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, makes commodity foods available to State Distributing Agencies. States provide the food to local agencies that directly serve the public (food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, etc.). The local organizations distribute the food to eligible recipients for household consumption, or use them to prepare and serve meals in a congregate setting. Recipients of food for home use must meet income and household eligibility criteria seen below.

Eligibility Requirements

Total Household Income (based on 185% of Poverty)
Effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

Household Size Annual Monthly Weekly
Household of 1 $26,973
$2,248
$519
Household of 2 $36,482
$3,040
$702
Household of 3 $45,991
$3,833
$884
Household of 4 $55,500
$4,625
$1,067
Household of 5 $65,009
$5,417
$1,250
Household of 6 $74,518
$6,210
$1,433
Household of 7 $84,027
$7,002
$1,616
Household of 8 $93,526
$7,795
$1,799
For each additional
family member add:
$9,509
$792
$183
                                         

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