Tefap reach and resiliency

The Conservation & Forestry Department of Maine received a $684,061 Formula Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service under the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Administrative Costs federal grant program (CFDA 10.568).

The award will support the department's administration and coordination of the TEFAP program in Maine through June 2025. TEFAP provides funds to supplement the diets of low-income individuals by supporting storage and distribution costs incurred in making USDA-donated foods available through state agencies and local organizations. The Conservation & Forestry Department oversees food bank networks and soup kitchens across Maine to ensure emergency food assistance reaches those in need. As the state administering agency, it receives and allocates federal funding to efficiently manage food distribution logistics and operations for the duration of the award period.