Multiple Sections of TEFAP Handbook Revised

Published: 20 days ago

" Revisions were made to the TEFAP Handbook to reflect the most recent policy guidance and rulemaking. Significant revisions are highlighted within the handbooks and described in the recently published Revision Notice.
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NOTE: These revisions were initially released March 7, 2025. Language was added to Section 4 on March 28 to clarify that the frequency of dry storage temperature monitoring must align with the requirements for monitoring cooler and freezer temperatures.

Revisions were made to the TEFAP Handbook to reflect the most recent policy guidance and rulemaking. Significant revisions are highlighted within the handbooks and described in the recently published Revision Notice.

Sections revised include:

• Section 3: Managing the Program

• Section 4: USDA Foods

• Section 5: Visits, Reviews, and Audits

• Section 6: Civil Rights

• Section 7: Financial Management

• Section 10: Disaster Policies and Procedures

Significant edits include: adding requirement that applicant must provide zip-code to establish residency, clarifying certain demographic only eligibility criteria are not permitted, clarifying dry storage temperature requirements, clarifying participant and complainant confidentiality requirements, reflecting revised financial regulations, and reflecting that participation in D-SNAP and DHD is now allowed.

You can find the complete TEFAP Handbook; individual, revised sections; and the Revision Notice here.

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