Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Run by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, a federal agency
Delivers monthly USDA food packages directly to low-income seniors aged 60+. Packages include shelf-stable items: canned fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. No EBT card required, food comes to you.
- Award
- Monthly USDA food package (estimated $50–$80/month value)
- Deadline
- Rolling, apply at local distribution site
- Run by
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- Federal
Who it's for
- Age 60 or older
- Income at or below 130% of federal poverty level
- Available in 27+ states, DC, and 2 tribal organizations
USDA Food and Nutrition Service decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. USDA Food and Nutrition Service decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.