Food Distribution
TEFAP
Throughout the year, the Nutrition Program provides food distribution through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Eligibility for the programs is based on household income. These programs are food-supplement oriented and can be used by anyone, regardless of age.
Distribution is through open pantries: MDSCAA operates three open TEFAP pantries (Escanaba Senior Center, Hermansville Senior Center, and Gladstone Senior Center, Rapid River Omni Center) and works with Feeding America West Michigan mobile pantries. MDSCAA also runs a separate, private pantry through the Hermansville Pantry for those in that area.
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TEFAP Pantry Schedule and Eligibility Requirements:
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service recommends that CSFP State agencies coordinate with the appropriate State agency for each public assistance program to ensure written information for local agency dissemination is accurate and up to date. § 247.14 requires us to provide the following links to our clients.
USDA Discrimination Statement
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SSI
For information, please click here.
To locate your local office, please click here.
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Medicaid & Medicare
For information on Medicaid, please click here.
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To locate your State agency contact, please click here.
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For information on qualified Medicare beneficiaries, please click here.
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To locate your Regional Office contact, please click here.
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SNAP
For Information, please click here.
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To locate your State Agency contact, please click here.
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SFMNP
If available in the CSFP area(s) served, please click here.
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To locate your State agency contact, please click here.