Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
TEFAP is a supplemental food program operated with surplus commodities provided by the US Governament. TEFAP is operated in accordance with USDA policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex age or disability. Lebanon County Chtistian Ministries is the designated aggency to administer TEFAP for Lebaon County. Commonly referred to as "Government Give-Away", a free bag of good is distributed to eligible households one time per month. Eligibility for this program is based upon the following income guidelines ( 150% of Poverty):

Household Size          Annual            Monthly       Weekly
1                              $16,755           $1,396         $322
2                              $22,695           $1,891         $436
3                              $28,635           $2,386         $551
4                              $34,575           $2,881         $665
5                              $40,515           $3,376         $779
6                              $46,455           $3,871         $893
7                              $52,395           $4,366         $1,008
8                              $58,335           $4,861         $1,122
Each add. person      $5,940             $490            $114

If your household meets these income guidelines, you may register your household for the program. ONLY ONE registration per household is allowed.

DOCUMENTATION THAT SHOWS NAME AND CURRENT ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION.

Distribution site                           Day                   Time                   ZIP
LCCM, 250 S. 7th St.                    Wednesday       9:00-1:00            17003 17016 17042  
Lebanon                                                                                         17046 17064 17085
Trinity UMC, 98 Fisher Ave,         1 st Tuesday     3:00-6:00            17026 17028 17038 17077
Lickdale
Caring Cupboard                            3rd Week          Varies                  17010 17078 17041
131 N. Railroad, Palmyra
St. Luke Lutheran                          1st Friday         3:00 - 6:00            17067 17073 17087 17088
107 E. Main St. Schafferstown                                                           17039