Number: RL30164
Title: The Emergency Food Assistance Program and Emergency Feeding Needs
Authors: Joe Richardson and Donna V. Porter, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides background information on the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)--sometimes called by its older name, the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). It includes a program history, a program description, and information about the extent of federal support for the program over time. It also covers current EFAP-related issues and legislation, as well as the current status of federal support.
Pages: 17
Date: Updated August 24, 2001