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The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced in a notice the types of foods that will be available through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for Fiscal Year 2021. The notice details both surplus foods, which include items like dairy, grains, meats, and fruits, and purchased foods, supported by various legislative acts and additional funding due to COVID-19 impacts. These foods are distributed to states for helping individuals in need, with allocations based on factors like poverty and unemployment rates. The availability of specific foods can change due to agricultural market conditions.

The Department of Agriculture has forwarded an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on this requirement, specifically asking about its necessity and utility, and suggestions for minimizing the burden on respondents. The focus of this request is the USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse Database Form (FNS 543), which helps compile information on organizations aiding low-income communities with nutrition and food assistance. Public comments must be submitted by May 21, 2025, either online or through specific recommendations for this data collection.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA has announced the types of surplus and purchased foods that will be available in 2025 for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). These foods are intended to help provide nutrition assistance to those in need. The program is funded based on factors such as poverty and unemployment in each state. States can distribute these foods to agencies that offer meals or provide food for people to take home. Types of foods include dairy, fruits, vegetables, and meats, but availability might change due to agricultural market conditions.