Income Guidelines & Qualifications

To Qualify for Benefits

You must meet theUSDA -TEFAP ELIGIBILITY requirements. PDFs of the Eligibility information and the Authorized Representative Form can be downloaded at the links below.

We serve all of Monroe School District and beyond, if needed.

When you come the first time, please bring a piece of mail, rental agreement or other document with current physical address, if you have one.

We cannot accept post office boxes as proof of address . There are income guidelines as well, which are posted below and at the pantry.  

If you have a need, we will do our best to help you. 

  

USDA
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
ELIGIBILITY

BY SIGNING THE USDA SIGN-IN SHEET OR INTAKE FORM

(download pdf below)
YOU DECLARE THAT:

1. You are eligible to receive USDA commodities because:

Your household income is at or below the eligible income levels (see chart)

 

OR

You are currently participating in the Food Stamp Program (SNAP),

TA N F, SSI, OR LIHEAP

 

AND

2. Your address and the number of people in your household as declared on the sign-in sheet are true and accurate.

USDA-TEFAP commodities in emergency food parcels are made available to persons in emergency need based on current supplies. Recipients must provide the following information:

Name

Address (if you have one)

Number of people in your household

 

Eligibility is based on where you live and the posted income/eligibility guidelines ONLY.

 

You may be asked for additional information for non-food programs or referral purposes, but the additional information may not be used to determine eligibility for the food program.

 

If you have questions about your eligibility for TEFAP commodities at this agency, please call the Regional Food Bank at the number listed:

LINN BENTON FOOD SHARE 541-758-2609

2024 ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
IN ENGLISH

2024 TEFAP AUTHORIZED REP
IN ENGLISH

2024 ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
IN SPANISH

2024 TEFAP AUTHORIZED REP
IN SPANISH