How does Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

Requires proof of identity, address, and income You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP You, or someone representing you, will pick up the food once a month at one of the CSFP distribution sites Packages can include cheese; milk; rice, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish; and more United States citizenship is not required to receive CSFP benefits

Am I eligible for Commodity Supplemental Food Program?

To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: Are you a senior 60 years old or older? Is your income equal to or less than program income requirements? Family size Income in a year Income in a month Income in a week 1 $16,588 $1,383 $319 2 $22,412 $1,868 $431 3 $28,236 $2,353 $543 4 $34,060 $2,839 $655 5 $39,884 $3,324 $767 6 $45,708 $3,809 $879 7 $51,532 $4,295 $991 8 $57,356 $4,780 $1,103 For each additional person, add: +$5,824 +$486 +$112 Income eligibility is based on the total gross income (earned by the applicant and all members of the applicant’s household) before deductions are made for income taxes, employee social security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc. Seniors cannot be determined to be eligible for CSFP based on eligibility in other social service programs.

How do I Apply to Commodity Supplemental Food Program?

Call a food distribution site near you for application information. The Bronx: 917-982-2564 Brooklyn: 718-498-9208 Queens: 718-523-2220 Manhattan: 212-566-7855 Collect your documents and take them to a CSFP site near you. You can call ahead to verify the types of documents are recommended.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

1. How it Works

CSFP provides healthy food packages to eligible low-income adults ages 60 and older. CSFP nutritionists also give cooking demonstrations and nutrition lessons. Plus, the program can connect you to health care and social service agencies.

Requires proof of identity, address, and income
You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP
You, or someone representing you, will pick up the food once a month at one of the CSFP distribution sites
Packages can include cheese; milk; rice, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, fruits, meat, or fish; and more
United States citizenship is not required to receive CSFP benefits

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions:

Are you a senior 60 years old or older?
Is your income equal to or less than program income requirements?

Family size	Income in a year	Income in a month	Income in a week
1	$16,588	$1,383	$319
2	$22,412	$1,868	$431
3	$28,236	$2,353	$543
4	$34,060	$2,839	$655
5	$39,884	$3,324	$767
6	$45,708	$3,809	$879
7	$51,532	$4,295	$991
8	$57,356	$4,780	$1,103
For each additional person, add:	+$5,824	+$486	+$112

Income eligibility is based on the total gross income (earned by the applicant and all members of the applicant’s household) before deductions are made for income taxes, employee social security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc.

Seniors cannot be determined to be eligible for CSFP based on eligibility in other social service programs.

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

It’s important to include the right documents when you apply. Your documents show whether the program is right for you.

This page can help you choose the right documents for your application.

For each person applying, any one document:

Driver license or official photo ID
Passport
Birth certificate
Work I.D. with photo
Social Security Card for dependents
Social Security Card or ITIN
SNAP card with photo
Medicaid card, or medical referral form if the address is completed by the provider
Green Card

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Call a food distribution site near you for application information.

The Bronx: 917-982-2564
Brooklyn: 718-498-9208
Queens: 718-523-2220
Manhattan: 212-566-7855

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