Q: What is the Emergency Food Assistance Program?  
A: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals.  

Q: What is TEFAP Food Assistance?  
A: TEFAP offers groceries for approximately three to five days to supplement the food provided by food pantries. Amounts vary.  
TEFAP typically supplies a variety of meat, dairy, pasta, beans, rice, and canned or fresh fruits and vegetables. This food comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is distributed by food pantries.

 

Click HERE for more information on TEFAP and to check eligibility.

Q: Who can receive food from The Baldwin Community Food Pantry?  
A: Anyone living within Baldwin, Woodville, or the Village of Hammond may receive food.  

Q: Do I need an appointment?  
A: No appointment is necessary. You can shop at the pantry any time during its operating hours.

 
Q: Besides TEFAP, what other paperwork must I complete?  
A: Upon your first visit, you will fill out a simple form listing your information and that of other household members. At each visit, we ask that you sign and date the back of the form during check-in.  

Q: Can everyone in my household shop at the pantry?  
A: Only one member per household may shop at the pantry. A proxy shopper can be listed for each household if the primary person cannot do so.

 
Q: What if two families are living under one roof?  
A: Both families can receive food. However, a representative from each family must fill out the necessary paperwork with their family information.  

Q: How many times a month can I shop at the pantry?  
A: You can shop at the pantry twice a month.  

Q: Do I have to have children in my household to receive food?  
A: No, the pantry is open to anyone facing food insecurity.

 
Q: What if there is bad weather? Will the pantry be open?  
A: If the Baldwin-Woodville School District cancels school, the pantry will be closed for the safety of our volunteers and shoppers. We will announce this on our website and our Facebook page.

 

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