Commodity Supplemental Food Program

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

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  • 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?
  • Household size|Income in a year
  • 1|$19,578
  • 2|$26,572
  • 3|$33,566
  • 4|$40,560
  • 5|$47,554
  • 6|$54,548
  • 7|$61,542
  • 8|$68,536
  • For each additional person, add:|$6,994

  • Required Documents

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

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