Commodity Supplemental Food Program

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CSFP provides healthy food packages to eligible low-income adults age 60 and older.

Heads Up

  • 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 (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/) SNAP (food stamp) benefits.

    • 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?
  • Family size|Income in a year|Income in a month|Income in a week
  • 1|$17,667|$1,473|$340
  • 2|$23,803|$1,984|$458
  • 3|$29,939|$2,495|$576
  • 4|$36,075|$3,007|$694
  • 5|$42,211|$3,518|$812
  • 6|$48,347|$4,029|$930
  • 7|$54,483|$4,541|$1,048
  • 8|$60,619|$5,052|$1,166
  • For each additional person, add:|+$6,136|+$512|+$118

  • Required Documents

    You must have documents that prove your age, identity, New York State residency, and income.Proof of ageOne of the following documents:

  • Birth certificate
  • Driver's or non-driver's license
  • Social security card
  • Medicaid or Medicare card
  • Other documents that prove ageProof of identityOne of the following documents:
  • Driver’s or non-driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Military or employment identification cardsProof of New York State residencyOne of the following documents:
  • Current utility or cell phone bill
  • A letter from a shelter, house of worship, or social services agency on letterhead
  • A current rent or mortgage document
  • A voter registration cardProof of incomeOne of the following documents:
  • Paycheck stubs
  • W-2 forms
  • Letter of verification of employment and income by an employer
  • Social security award lettersNote: You can also provide a self-declaration of income (verbal or written)

    How to Apply

    In-person (https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/apply.htm) Visit a CSFP site near you. Call ahead to confirm the documents that you will need to bring.Apply by phoneCall a CSFP local agency provider near you for application information.

  • Bronx: 917-982-2564
  • Brooklyn: 718-498-9208
  • Manhattan: 212-566-7855
  • Nassau/Suffolk: 631-873-4775

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    Get Help

    Visit the websiteThe NYS Department of Health (https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/) has more information about CSFP.Call 311Ask about the "Commodity Supplemental Food Program".

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