​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
• CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) / NAPS (Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors)
• Public Housing
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
• Energy Assistance
• Free and reduced breakfast and lunch
• Weatherization

Income Eligibility (300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

​Family Size	Monthly Income
One	$3,220
Two	$4,355
Three	$5,490
Four	$6,625
Five	$7,760
Six	$8,895
Seven	$10,030
Eight	$11,165

*Add $1,134 of allowable income for each additional family member.