What is EFAP-Tribal?
EFAP-Tribal is a food assistance program that provides unprepared food, or food vouchers to purchase unprepared food, to food insecure tribal communities across Washington State. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Assistance.
How are EFAP-Tribal funds allocated between tribes?
Funds are allocated based on a per tribe base plus tribal enrollment.
How many tribes participate in EFAP?
32 tribes and 2 tribal organizations participate in EFAP-Tribal.
What is an EFAP-Tribal Voucher?
An EFAP-Tribal Voucher is given to a tribal community member in need of food. That tribal member will use the voucher to purchase approved types of unprepared food at their local supermarket for home consumption.
How many vouchers were provided to tribal households last year?
Tribes provided vouchers to more than 11,000 tribal members in 2023.