USDA Emergency Food Assistance
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps provide supplemental food to those who need it.
USDA Emergency Food Assistance food bags are distributed in San Benito County once per month at various locations.
Need food?
May 2024 USDA Distributions
The Marketplace, 1133 San Felipe Road, Hollister
- Thursday, May 9th from 9 AM – 3 PM
- Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th from 9 AM – 11:45 AM
Immaculate Conception Church Parking Lot, 7290 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos
- Friday, May 10th from 12:30 PM – 1 PM
Vista Meadows Senior Complex, 108 E. Park Street, Hollister
- Wednesday, May 15th from 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Prospect Villa Apartments, 970 Prospect Ave, Hollister
- Wednesday, May 15th from 10:35 AM – 11 AM
Prospect Avenue Senior Apartments, 190 E Park St, Hollister
- Wednesday, May 15h from 11:05 AM – 11:30 AM
Marshall’s Grocery Store, 300 Carpenteria Rd, Aromas
- Thursday, May 16th from 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Monterey RV Park, 1400 US-101, Aromas
- Thursday, May 16th from 10:40 AM – 11 AM
San Juan Bautista Soccer Field, The Alameda, San Juan Bautista
- Friday, May 17th from 12 PM – 1 PM
Please call our office with any questions: (831) 637-0340
What kind of food does the USDA supply?
The types of foods USDA supplies vary depending on availability and on agricultural market conditions. Products can include: canned, frozen, dried, and fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, milk and cheese, and whole-grain and enriched grain products including rice, cereal, and pasta.