Hunger Relief Program- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) La Paz and Yuma Counties

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR053771 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on the Hunger Relief Program, specifically The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This master contract enables the Yuma Community Food Bank to provide comprehensive food distribution services across Arizona, supporting low-income individuals and families. The IDV covers multiple funding streams, including TEFAP Admin, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and other emergency food assistance allocations. The contract facilitates the storage, coordination, and distribution of USDA-sourced food commodities, with the primary goal of maximizing food assistance to vulnerable populations throughout the state.

The master agreement is awarded to the Yuma Community Food Bank by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), with contract performance periods typically spanning annual cycles from July 1 to June 30, with some extensions through September 30. The contract type is a Master Agreement with a state-wide geographic coverage for Arizona. While specific total contract values fluctuate through various amendments, recent contract periods have seen reimbursement ceilings ranging from approximately $236,759 to $400,893, funded through multiple federal and state emergency food assistance programs. The contract includes comprehensive provisions for personnel costs, operational expenses, and specific requirements for food distribution and recipient data management.