Food Boxes
TEFAP Food Boxes are boxes of food distributed to individuals and families.
There are two types of boxes and they may contain* **:
| Couple (1-2 Individuals) 1 box of cereal 2 cans of vegetable 1 can of tomato product 1 jar of peanut butter 1 can/package of soup 1 bag of dry beans 1 bag of rice 1 box of macaroni ‘n cheese 1 cans of meat 2 cans of fruit |
Family (3 or more) 2 boxes of cereal 4 cans of vegetable 2 cans of tomato product 1 jar of peanut butter 2 cans/packages of soup 2 bags of dry beans 2 bags of rice 2 boxes of macaroni ‘n cheese 2 cans of meat 4 cans of fruit 1-2 cans of misc. |
* bonus products will be added when available
** this represents desired items…appropriate nutritional substitutions may be made.
These boxes are available to families through various neighborhood food pantries. Only 1 box per month.
To receive a Food Box simply locate the agency/pantry that is most convenient to you. Then go to that pantry during their listed hours of operation and request a Food Box.
The pantry/agency will ask you for the following information: name and age of you and all members of your family residing with you; your zip code; and your family size. This information is for statistical reporting purposes only.
This project was funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Hunger Relief Program. Points of view are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service, or activity. For example, this means that if necessary, the Department must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the Department will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To obtain this document in an alternative format, please contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security ADA Liaison at 602-771-7500 “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, religion, political beliefs, or disability. “To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 ( TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
