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Food Assistance Program (FAP)
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Download free Excel reader [external link] The Washington State Department of Agriculture's (WSDA) Food Assistance Programs assist local organizations and tribes in providing emergency food to low income and vulnerable individuals throughout Washington State. Our goals are to alleviate hunger and increase the amount of nutritious foods distributed through emergency food programs while supporting the agricultural community. For food assistance or to donate, contact your local food provider by using one of the links to the right or contact the Food Assistance Programs at foodassistance@agr.wa.gov The WSDA Food Assistance Programs include:Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) - Food Bank ProvidersA Washington State program that helps alleviate hunger in Washington by making available State funds to local food providers to purchase food, equipment, and cover food bank and distribution center administrative/operational expenses. Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)- Tribal ProvidersA Washington State program that helps alleviate hunger in Washington by making available State funds to Federally Recognized Tribes or nonprofit agencies supporting tribes to provide food vouchers services and food bank services. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)A USDA food distribution program that serves low-income people in need with emergency food and nutrition assistance through distributions by food banks and meal providers. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)A USDA program that works to improve the health of mothers, children and the elderly by providing food “packages” designated specifically to supplement their nutritional needs.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD), USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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