What is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program?
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
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The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Here in the District, CSFP, also known as Grocery Plus, is administered by DC Health and its local agency partner, Capital Area Food Bank. CSFP provides 30-40 pounds of nutritious food monthly to more than 5,400 seniors meeting the age, residency and income requirements.
CSFP food packages do not provide a complete diet, but rather are good sources of the nutrients typically lacking in the diets of older Americans. Among the types of foods included in the food packages are: non-fat dry and fluid milk; cheese; cereal; oatmeal; pasta; rice; peanut butter; canned beans; dried beans or lentils; canned chicken, salmon, tuna and beef; canned fruits and vegetables, raisins, and juice.
Seniors, 60 years and older, participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, are also eligible to participate in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Through SFMNP, seniors receive $40.00 worth of checks to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and local honey from approved vendors during the SFMNP season.
For more information about CSFP, eligibility requirements and distribution sites please contact the Capital Area Food Bank.
Other Food and Nutrition Resources for Older Adults
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Senior Service Network Nutrition Programs
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
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