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To continue receiving USDA food through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), all pantry clients must complete a new TEFAP application.

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This process will be completed on Wednesday, July 1 from 9:00am - 3:00pm and Thursday, July 2 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.When you visit you can expect to:

• Complete your FY27 TEFAP application
• Update household information
• Receive a pre-packed box of food

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Please note: The Cedar Valley Food Pantry will not be offering regular pantry shopping on these renewal days. Rather than shopping through the pantry, all clients who attend will receive a pre-packed food box while completing their TEFAP renewal. This will NOT count as one of your July pantry visits. You will still be eligible for two regular pantry shops throughout July.

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Visiting the Cedar Valley Food Pantry enables households to stretch their money further and use the savings to provide other necessities that would otherwise not be available. The CVFP provides food and grocery products to Black Hawk County households Monday through Friday.

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We’re glad you’re here! Follow these simple steps to get started with us and begin shopping.

When you arrive, pull a ticket from the red ticket machine at the front door. This will hold your place in line.

Before your number is called, please make sure your forms are filled out and up to date.

• TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Form – Required if you’d like to receive USDA food.
• Intake Form – Used to create your account with Cedar Valley Food Pantry (CVFP).

Forms are updated every July, so you’ll need to renew them once a year.

‍Watch the LED number boards for your ticket number to appear. When your number is called, head to the front desk with your completed forms.

At the front desk:

• Turn in your forms.
• Receive your check-in card and a copy of our policies.

Keep your check-in card and bring it with you every time you visit!

Once you’re checked in, you’re ready to shop for your groceries.

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Requirements & What to Bring

• There are NO requirements to create an account with CVFP.
• There ARE requirements to receive USDA food.
• You don’t need to bring anything. Just be ready to fill out the forms on-site.