FOOD PANTRY
Please bring a box or bag to put your items in as we are running low on both.
*if you live in Stevens Point and are unable to get to the food pantry, you can call the Lincoln Center at (715) 346-1401 and ask about the 1p.m. bus from the Lincoln Center to Commodities on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
*Note that eligibility numbers have changed. See below.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), is open every Tuesday between 10:30 and 2:30 p.m. at St. Vinnies, 2124 Rice Street, Stevens Point, WI.
Income eligible households and participants may receive food twice per month. Participants may appoint a proxy to pick up food for them by completing the appropriate paperwork.
Food is provided by the USDA and other local donors and organizations in the Portage County community. The amount of nutritious food offered differs from month to month and is intended to supplement the food you provide for yourself.
ELIGIBILITY
Your household must meet the economic requirements listed below to qualify for the program. You may receive food twice every month as long as you remain at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Household Size Gross Yearly Income
1
$21,590
2
$29,101
3
$36,612
4
$44,123
5
$51,634
6
$59,145
7
$66,656
8
$74,167
For each additional household member over ten add $7,511 yearly.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA,
Director
Office of
Adjudication
1400
Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C.
20250-9410
Or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).
Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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De acuerdo con la ley federal y las políticas del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, sigla en inglés), se le prohibe a esta institución que discrimine por razón de raza, color, origen, sexo, edad, religión, ideas políticas, o discapacidad.
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, o llame gratis al (866) 632-9992 (voz). Personas con discapacidad auditiva o del habla pueden contactar con USDA por medio del Servicio Federal de Relevo (Federal Relay Service) al (800) 845-6136 (español) o (800) 877-8339 (inglés). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos.