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

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR052635 is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on the Hunger Relief Program, specifically The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). The contract enables St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance to procure and distribute food assistance resources across Arizona, covering a range of essential services including food distribution, transportation, warehouse operations, and administrative support. The IDV encompasses multiple funding streams such as TEFAP Admin reimbursement, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) phases, and Reach and Resiliency grants, allowing for flexible and adaptive food assistance programming.

The master agreement is managed by the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Community Assistance and Development, with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance as the prime contractor. The contract has been active through multiple amendments, with the most recent extensions covering periods from July 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The contract type is a Master Agreement with a total service cost exceeding $21.6 million, providing statewide coverage across Arizona. Each contract amendment has incrementally adjusted the reimbursement ceiling, with the most recent amendment increasing the budget to $3,136,065.05, demonstrating the dynamic nature of this food assistance support vehicle.