Eligibility
The Lake City Food Shelf follows The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) eligibility guidelines. We serve households who are at or below 300% of the poverty level.
I am eligible to receive TEFAP commodity food because:
- I am in Minnesota and
- My household income is 300% or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
I am also eligible if I receive or participate in the following services and programs:
- MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program)
- Child Care Assistance
- GA (General Assistance)
- Head Start
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)
- Section 8
- NAPS (Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors)
- Public Housing
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- Energy Assistance
- Free or Reduced Breakfast and Lunch
- Weatherization
Other area food shelves are located in:
Income Eligibility (300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)
| Family Size | Weekly Income |
|---|---|
| One | $798 |
| Two | $1,078 |
| Three | $1,358 |
| Four | $1,638 |
| Five | $1,918 |
| Six | $2,198 |
| Seven | $2,478 |
| Eight | $2,758 |
*$93 of allowable income for each additional family member over 8.