Home » Federal benefits » Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Who qualifies
Age 60+ with income under 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (~$1,632/month single, $2,215/month couple in 2026).
What you get
Monthly box of USDA-purchased shelf-stable food (cereal, pasta, canned protein, milk, juice, cheese). Worth about $50/month.
Tips that matter
Operates in all 50 states + DC + Puerto Rico but distribution sites vary by region. Stacks with SNAP — you can have both.
How to apply
Find a local distributing agency at fns.usda.gov/csfp/applicant.
State-level help on top of this
Most states layer their own programs on top of this federal one — pharmacy assistance, property tax relief, state Medicaid waivers. Pick your state to see what's available where you live.