Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Food | NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)

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Adults ages 60 or older are eligible for monthly food packages if they earn below a certain income.

Heads Up

  • 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 (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?
  • 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

  • Required Documents

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    How to Apply

    (https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/apply.htm) Call a CSFP site near you for more information about how to apply.

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  • The NYS Department of Health (https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/) has more information about CSFP.

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