Nutrition

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Free USDA food distributed through food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens to low-income individuals and families. TEFAP provides nutritious, domestically grown food commodities at no cost through a nationwide network of emergency feeding organizations.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free food packages distributed periodically Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Monthly food packages of nutritious USDA commodities for low-income seniors aged 60 and older, distributed through local food banks and community organizations in all 50 states.

Type: Benefit Amount: Monthly food package valued at approximately $50–$80 containing shelf-stable proteins, grains, … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

USDA School Breakfast Program

Provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. Administered federally by USDA's Food and Nutrition Service; state education agencies administer at the state level; local school food authorities operate the program in schools.

Type: Benefit Amount: SY 2025-26 federal reimbursement (contiguous states): free $2.46 ($2.94 severe need), reduced … Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Washington SNAP/Basic Food Benefits: How to Get Monthly EBT Help for Groceries

If your grocery bill is stressing you out more than your group chat, Washington’s **Basic Food** program is worth your full attention. This is Washington State’s version of **SNAP** (the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Type: Benefit Amount: Monthly EBT benefits based on household size and income Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Washington