Hunger Relief Program - The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR052634 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on the Hunger Relief Program, specifically The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This master contract enables United Food Bank to provide comprehensive food distribution services across Arizona, including coordination, storage, handling, and distribution of emergency food commodities to low-income individuals and families. The IDV supports multiple funding streams such as USDA, TEFAP, Social Service Block Grant, State General Funds, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, with the primary objective of serving approximately two million households annually through a network of food banks, food pantries, and community meal sites.

The master agreement is administered by the Arizona Division of Community Assistance and Development, with United Food Bank as the prime contractor. The contract's initial period ran from April 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with subsequent amendments extending the performance period through June 30, 2025. The contract has a total reimbursement ceiling that has varied across amendments, with the most recent amendment (Amendment 19) setting a ceiling of $287,700.49 for the period of July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and is structured as a master agreement with specific itemized service budgets, encompassing personnel costs, administrative expenses, food purchases, and operational services across multiple program initiatives.