Division of Economic Assistance

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is funded entirely by the United States Department of Agriculture. Monies are used for commodity purchases and administrative costs associated with the program. Commodities are stored at the Mississippi Food Network in Jackson and the Twelve Baskets Food Bank in Biloxi. The commodities are distributed through food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters throughout the state. Inventory and distribution schedules are controlled by the Food Distribution Administrator housed at MDHS.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. 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). Write HHS, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY). USDA and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Contact Information

Mississippi Department of Human Services
Division of Economic Assistance
1-800-948-3050 | (601) 359-4419