TEFAP Forms and Resources
Become a TEFAP Distribution Site
Interested providers can apply directly to the regional Food Bank in their area for consideration to become a TEFAP Distribution Site. At a minimum, providers must be a registered 501(c)(3) food shelf or a Tribal Nation.
Please review the MN TEFAP Policy and Operations Manual and related guidance to ensure the provider is able meet compliance expectations.
Contact the Food Bank in your area to apply
Organization | Counties Served |
| The Food Group 8501 54th Ave N New Hope 763-450-3860 | Hennepin |
| Channel One 131 35th St Rochester 507-287-2350 | Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona |
| North Country 1011 11th Ave NE East Grand Forks 218-399-7356 | Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pope, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin |
| Second Harvest Northland 2302 Common-wealth Ave 218-727-5653 | Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, St. Louis |
| Second Harvest Heartland 7101 Winnetka Ave Brooklyn Park 651-484-5117 | Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
Resources for TEFAP Distribution Sites
TEFAP Participant Bulletin 2025
TEFAP Intake Options Guide 2025
The intake process to verify eligibility at TEFAP sites can be done in two ways.
More information about both options can be found on the TEFAP Intake Options Guide 2025 (PDF)
Option 1: TEFAP Annual Eligibility Forms (available in 18 languages)
TEFAP Annual Eligibility Form English (PDF)
These forms are available in 18 languages.
Option 2: TEFAP 'Every Visit' Eligibility Form
TEFAP Federal Poverty Guidelines
TEFAP Annual Federal Poverty Guidelines 2024-2025
Non Discrimination Statements and Postings
- "And Justice for All" Poster (USDA Non Discrimination Statement) This poster MUST be printed and displayed on paper 11" wide x 17" high
- USDA nondiscrimination statement: included on all published materials that mention USDA food programs
Data Privacy
Participant Bulletins
- TEFAP Participant Bulletin 2025
- These forms are available in 18 languages
Complaint Process
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Agreement
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Resources and Materials
Voter Registration - Resources and Materials
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Resources and Materials
Resources for food banks
Hunger Relief - grants, assistance, and resources
The following agencies and organizations partner with MN food providers for grant support, technical assistance and other needed resources:
- Hunger Relief Resources Overview
- Minnesota Statewide Food Shelf Survey
- Hunger Solutions MN (Hunger Solutions has officially joined together with The Food Group)
- Open your Heart
- University of Minnesota Extension
- SuperShelf MN
- Foundation for Essential Needs
Current DCYF grant opportunities
- DCYF Grant RFP Programs: Open Grants and Information
- For Minnesota Food Shelf Program (MFSP) and other similar grants, please visit the Food Shelf Grants page at The Food Group.
Contact
Minnesota TEFAP Grant Managers
MNTEFAP.DCYF@state.mn.us
P.O. Box 64951
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0951
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