The Emergency Food Assistance Program

TEFAP

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, TEFAP, provides low-income Plymouth, Northville and surrounding area residents with supplemental food items that are primarily canned and non-perishable.

All recipients must be pre-registered. This is a supplemental food program so it may be used in addition to other assistance programs. Bridge Card holders automatically qualify but still need to register. Any residents from Plymouth, Northville and surrounding communities, including Congregate Meal, Focus Hope and Home Delivered Meals participants, are welcome to apply if you meet the income eligibility guidelines.

Plymouth Community United Way food distributions are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The City of Plymouth Cultural Center Ice Arena.

525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MI 48170

For information and to register, please contact Karen Schafer (734-453-6879 x3 or karen.schafer@pcuw.org).

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Michigan 2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines.  Updated 5/1/2026.

                      Household Size Annual Income Monthly Income   Weekly Income
1 $47,880 $3,990 $921
2  $64,920 $5,410 $1,248
3 $81,690 $6,830 $1,576
4 $99,000  $8,250  $1,904
5  $116,040  $9,670  $2,232
6 $133,080 $11,090  $2,560
For each additional family member add: $17,040 $1,420 $328

*In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339, or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2026 Distribution Dates

Thursday, January 15th

Thursday, February 19th

Thursday,  March 19th

Thursday, April 16th

Thursday, May 21st

Wednesday, June 18th 

Thursday, July 16th

Thursday,  August 20th

Thursday, September 17th

Thursday, October 15th

Thursday, November 19th

Thursday, December 17th

If you, your group, company or organization is interested in volunteering at TEFAP, please contact Karen Schafer (734-453-6879 x3 or karen.schafer@pcuw.org) to check availability and schedule your month. Volunteers are needed each month from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.