This program is federally funded U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides USDA foods to low-income households. This program is offered in partnership with Care and Share and the Colorado Department of Human Services. Distribution times are from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the below listed dates.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Pickup Location
Christ First Community Church
801 Main Street
Cañon City, Colorado 81212
Enter into alley behind church off of 8th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (or until food is gone)
ONE DISTRIBUTION PER MONTH
The 2025 Commodities Distribution Schedule includes the following dates for each month:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federally funded U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides USDA foods to low-income households. In Colorado, Food Distribution Programs contracts with Food Bank of the Rockies, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado and the Weld Food Bank to distribute these high-quality, American grown foods to our neighbors in need in every county. More than 30% of all the food distributed by Colorado's food banks and up to 50% of all the food in food pantries is from this program.
We survey pantries, soup kitchens and clients to determine which products best meet community needs. This often includes items such as ground beef, chicken, milk, eggs and cheese along with fruits and veggies.
We understand that asking for help may be hard — but we are here to help. Eligibility for TEFAP is simple — your household just needs to meet the income guidelines or be participating in one of the programs below.
| Household Size | Maximum Weekly Household Income |
Maximum Monthly Household Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $579.23 | $2,510.00 |
| 2 | $786.15 | $3,406.67 |
| 3 | $993.08 | $4,303.33 |
| 4 | $1,200.00 | $5,200.00 |
| 5 | $1,406.92 | $6,096.67 |
| 6 | $1,613.85 | $6,993.33 |
| 7 | $1,820.77 | $7,890.00 |
| 8 | $2,027.69 | $8,786.67 |
| Each Additional Family Member | $206.92 | $896.67 |
Income guidelines updated 2/2024 - For more information, visit https://cdhs.colorado.gov/TEFAP
Participation in any of these programs means a household is automatically eligible for TEFAP:
The Colorado Department of Human Services Food Distribution Programs work with emergency feeding organizations throughout Colorado to provide households in need with food assistance.
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