ACTION REQUIRED:
UPDATE YOUR TEFAP ELIGIBILITY FORMS
by July 1, 2025
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Every year the USDA updates the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and MN TEFAP Providers are required to update their TEFAP Eligibility documents by July 1st to reflect this change.
These updates impact who is eligible to receive TEFAP foods in Minnesota. Households at or below 300% of FPG are eligible to receive food at Minnesota TEFAP Distribution Sites (food shelves, Tribal food programs, on-site meal programs and shelters).
A complete listing of TEFAP Eligibility Forms in 16 languages can be found on our new TEFAP Forms and Resources webpage from the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).
ACTION REQUIRED and NEXT STEPS:
TEFAP Distribution Sites are required to begin using the TEFAP Eligibility forms with the 2025 FPG by July 1, 2025.
Important to note:
- These new forms should replace any old versions being used at your site.
- These forms will be used with new participants on their first visit and with existing participants in accordance with your standard 12-month renewal timeline.
For questions, please contact your regional food bank.
We're excited to announce the launch of the new TEFAP webpage. While a few kinks are still being worked out, this new site contains important and updated forms and resources, including the new 2025 Eligibility Forms with 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines that are required by July 1.
Looking for updated forms and resources?
- Click the "Go to TEFAP forms and resources" button at the top of the TEFAP homepage.
- Scroll down to Resources for "TEFAP Distribution Sites" > "Eligibility"
- That's it! Annual Eligibility Forms are available in 16 languages and can be downloaded and printed to use in your Distribution Site.
The Forms and Resources site provides a complete listing of:
- Resources for TEFAP Distribution Sites
- Resources for food banks
- Other hunger relief grants and resources
- Current DCYF grant opportunities
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