ESCANABA, Mich. – With so many individuals living daily with food insecurity, a federal resource is ensuring that they won’t go hungry.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is allocated to offer some support to those 18 and older who meet the household income requirements listed below. Currently the program is available at the Escanaba Senior Center in partnership with the Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency.
Those eligible are able to receive nutritious, USDA food once per month on any Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. In this moment, delivery is not available.
“I think it’s important anytime, and with the high cost of foods these days, every little bit helps,” said Escanaba Senior Center Administrator Lydia LaPalm. “It will free up money to buy other things that you may more need.”
LaPalm says that getting residents who need assistance into the Senior Center is another benefit of the program as once they come in, they are able to access other programs and services being offered.
“We’ve been around for 55 years, but it’s good for them to know where the Senior Center is so they can use it for congregate meals, activities,” she said. “We do home heating credits here too, and property tax credits.”
Those interested in receiving food through TEFAP must present their ID and provide their name, address, the number of people in their household, as well as how they are eligible.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is also available at the Hermansville Senior Center, while another pantry is scheduled to open in Gladstone this spring.
The Escanaba Senior Center is located inside the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center at 225 North 21st Street. Call (906) 786-8850 with questions.
For more information on TEFAP services available in Delta and Menominee Counties, click here.
— with files from wzmq19.com
