The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program helping low-income households access food in times of need.
TEFAP eligibility in Virginia is mostly based on income. However, note that when you meet the income requirements for TEFAP, you may want to check your eligibility for SNAP, TANF, SSI, Medicaid and other programs. Most people who receive emergency TEFAP benefits are dually eligible for other public assistance programs.
TEFAP Household Income Guidelines 2022
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Eligibility in Virginia is set at 185% of the 2022 federal poverty guidelines:
| Family Size | Weekly | Bi-weekly | Monthly | Annual |
| 1 | $484 | $967 | $2,096 | $25,142 |
| 2 | $652 | $1,303 | $2,823 | $33,874 |
| 3 | $820 | $1,639 | $3,551 | $42,606 |
| 4 | $988 | $1,975 | $4,279 | $51,338 |
| 5 | $1,156 | $2,311 | $5,006 | $60,070 |
| 6 | $1,324 | $2,647 | $5,734 | $68,802 |
| 7 | $1,492 | $2,983 | $6,462 | $77,534 |
| 8 | $1,659 | $3,318 | $7,189 | $86,266 |
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**For family units of more than 8 members, add $168 weekly, $336 Bi-weekly, $728 monthly or $8,732 yearly for each additional member.