How does Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

Once every month, you can pick up a 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 can also connect you to health care and social service agencies. You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits .

Am I eligible for Commodity Supplemental Food Program?

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 $23,475 2 $31,725 3 $39,975 4 $48,225 5 $56,475 6 $64,725 7 $72,975 8 $81,225 For each additional person, add: $8,250

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

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 can pick up a 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 can also connect you to health care and social service agencies.
You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits.

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	$23,475
2	$31,725
3	$39,975
4	$48,225
5	$56,475
6	$64,725
7	$72,975
8	$81,225
For each additional person, add:	$8,250

Immigration status requirements

Available to all residents regardless of immigration status.

How to apply

Call a CSFP site near you for more information about how to apply.

Need help?

The NYS Department of Health has more information about CSFP.

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Last Updated April 1, 2025

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