Government Programs
Food Bank of the Rockies receives resources from the federal government to support community members experiencing hunger, including:
- Everyday Eats (also known as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program)
- Food for Kids (Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) serves income-eligible adult individuals aged 18 and older. The program provides clients with a box of food each month containing such items as frozen or shelf-stable meat, fresh produce, liquid milk, eggs, cheese, canned soup, flours, plant-based oils, shelf-stable or frozen fruits and vegetables, dry beans, and juice. Eligible clients in Colorado are invited to visit Food Bank of the Rockies’ 90 TEFAP-enrolled Hunger Relief Partners to receive food boxes. Eligible clients in Wyoming are invited to visit Food Bank of Wyoming’s 30+ TEFAP-enrolled Hunger Relief Partners to receive food boxes.
TEFAP by the Numbers for Fiscal Year 2024
“The food – especially the fresh fruit and vegetables and baby food – helps us so much. My oldest is 16 years old and is always hungry. My mom lives with us, too, and this makes it possible to have full meals together.”
Elvira – Mobile Pantry Client in Rifle, CO
To make ends meet, Cliff gets food from a TEFAP Hunger Relief Partner near him twice a month.
“I don’t know if I could survive without a food pantry. By coming here, I can save a lot of money. I appreciate that the refrigerated food I receive is fresh. You can tell they take care of the items; it’s not just sitting on a shelf for hours.”
Cliff – Client supported by TEFAP
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