The USDA commodity food distribution will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (or until all boxes are distributed). Distribution is at 2301 Main Street in Parsons. This will continue to be a drive-through distribution. We ask recipients not to line up before 8:30 a.m. Vehicles should form a line starting at 23rd and Washington. Be courteous and do not block driveways. This is a first-come first-serve distribution.
USDA Commodities is an income- based food program. The current monthly gross income guidelines are as follows: one individual, $2,413; two, $3,261; three, $4,109; four, $4,957; five, $5,805; six, $6,653.
For each additional family member add $848.00. The above income guidelines apply only to USDA commodity foods and is not reflective of assistance services provided by Labette Assistance Center.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider. As an agency distributing USDA commodities through The Emergency Food Assisstance Plan, Labette Assistance Center must follow state and federal guidelines and requirements of the TEFAP program. We are an equal opportunity provider. For more information visit https://www.dcf. ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/ Discrimination-Statement.aspx.
This distribution is scheduled for Parsons or Dennis residents. Residents in other areas of Labette County may access commodities closest to their home: Edna, Chetopa, or Parsons. Recipients may pick up commodities at only one location.
To receive a TEFAP box: This is a drive through distribution. Stay in your vehicle. Station 1: show photo ID. If your ID does not have a Parsons or Dennis address, bring a current utility bill with the correct address along with your current ID. Station 2: have the trunk open so volunteers may place the food box inside. Make sure space is available for the food box, as volunteers will not be moving personal items to place the box inside. Recipients who walk up, ride bicycles or scooters will be served in order of arrival with vehicles.
If picking up for another household by proxy, you must have a completed proxy form signed by the recipient who items are picked up for. There is a limit of one proxy per person. If ride sharing, there is a limit of two per vehicle. A new proxy form is required for each distribution. Service providers that need to pick up from more than one client will need to have an employee photo badge and provide proxy forms for each client. For residents who do not qualify for TEFAP commodities but need to access our food pantry, contact Labette Assistance Center at 620421-0700 to schedule an appointment. Our mission is to assist our neighbors in Labette County in their time of need.
