Southfield Human Services and P&R to provide Emergency Food Assistance Program distribution March 9


February 28, 2022

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The Southfield Human Services Department, in partnership with Southfield Parks & Recreation, will serve as a distribution site for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) on Wednesday, March 9 from 9-4 p.m. at Southfield Human Services Offices, 26000 Evergreen Road. Face masks and social distancing will be required.

 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a Federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including elderly people, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.  Income-eligible Oakland County residents can pick up a box of nonperishable food by calling Southfield Human Services at (248) 796-4542 or email rterry@cityofsouthfield.com to be added to the list.

Eligibility is based on the Income Guidelines below:

Household Size

Annual Gross Income

Monthly Income

Weekly Income

1

$25,760

$2,147

$495

2

34,840

2,903

670

3

43,920

3,660

845

4

53,000

4,417

1,019

5

62,080

5,173

1,194

6

71,160

5,930

1,368

7

80,240

6,687

1,543

8

89,320

7,443

1,718

For each additional family member add

$9,080

757

175

 

For more information, contact Southfield Human Services at (248) 796-4540. The city of Southfield is an equal opportunity provider.