Q: What is The Emergency Food Assistance Program?  
A: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals.  

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TEFAP offers a supplemental food source to participating outlets which typically supplies a variety of meat, dairy, pasta, beans, rice, and canned or fresh fruits and vegetables.  This food comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is distributed by food pantries, shelters and meal sites. 

Click HERE for more information on TEFAP and to check eligibility.

 

Q:  How do I file a complaint about program services?       

A: Visit:  https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf,

     call (866)632-9992 or contact the USDA:  

     By Mail:  U.S. Department of Agriculture

                       Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

                       1400 Independence Avenue, SW

                       Washington, D.C.  20250-9410; or

 

                        Fax:  (833)256-1665 or (202)690-7442; or

 

                        Email:  Program.Intake@usda.gov                         

Q: Who can receive food from The Baldwin Community Food Pantry?  
A: Anyone living within the Baldwin-Woodville School District boundaries and  the Village of Hammond may receive food.  

Q: Do I need an appointment?  
A: No appointment is necessary. You can shop at the pantry anytime during its operating hours.

 
Q: Can everyone in my household shop at the pantry?  
A: Only one member per household may shop at the pantry. A proxy shopper can be listed for each household if the primary person cannot do so.

 
Q: What if two families are living under one roof?  
A: Both families can receive food. However, a representative from each family must fill out the necessary paperwork with their family information.  

Q: How many times a month can I shop at the pantry?  
A: You can shop at the pantry twice a month.  

Q: Do I have to have children in my household to receive food?  
A: No, the pantry is open to anyone facing food insecurity.

 
Q: What if there is bad weather? Will the pantry be open?  
A: If the Baldwin-Woodville School District cancels school, the pantry will be closed for the safety of our volunteers and shoppers. We will announce this on our website and our Facebook page.

 

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