1. How it Works
Adults ages 60 or older are eligible for monthly food packages if they earn below a certain income.
- Once every month, you or someone representing you can pick up your food package at a CSFP distribution site.
- Packages can include cheese, milk, rice, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, fruits, chicken or fish, and more.
- During summer, you can also get additional benefits to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets.
- CSFP nutritionists also give cooking demonstrations and nutrition lessons.
- Additionally, CSFP can connect you to health care and social service agencies.
- You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
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The NYS Department of Health has more information about CSFP.
2. Determine your eligibility
To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions:
- Are you 60 years old or older?
- Are you a New York State resident?
- You do not need to be a US citizen to receive CSFP benefits.
- Is your household’s total pre-tax income equal to or less than CSFP income requirements below?
| Household size | Income in a year |
| 1 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $68,536 |
| For each additional person, add: | $6,994 |
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3. How to apply
Apply in person
Visit a CSFP site near you. Call ahead to confirm the documents that you will need to bring.
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