The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), often called the Senior Box Program, is a federally funded nutrition program designed to improve the health and well-being of older adults. The program provides monthly food packages filled with nutritious USDA foods to help supplement diets and stretch grocery budgets.
The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is available in all 50 states. CSFP serves income-eligible adults aged 60 and older by providing healthy foods that support good nutrition and overall health.
| INCOME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | YEAR | MONTH | WEEK | |
| 1 | $23,940 | $1,995 | $461 | |
| 2 | $32,460 | $2,705 | $625 | |
| 3 | $40,980 | $3,415 | $789 | |
| 4 | $49,500 | $4,125 | $952 | |
| 5 | $58,020 | $4,835 | $1,116 | |
| 6 | $66,540 | $5,545 | $1,280 | |
| 7 | $75,060 | $6,255 | $1,444 | |
| 8 | $83,580 | $6,965 | $1,608 | |
|
For each additional household member add: |
$8,520 | $710 | $164 | |
| INCOME | |
|---|---|
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | YEAR |
| 1 | $23,940 |
| 2 | $32,460 |
| 3 | $40,980 |
| 4 | $49,500 |
| 5 | $58,020 |
| 6 | $66,540 |
| 7 | $75,060 |
| 8 | $83,580 |
|
For each additional household member add: |
$8,520 |
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MONTH |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,995 |
| 2 | $2,705 |
| 3 | $3,415 |
| 4 | $4,125 |
| 5 | $4,835 |
| 6 | $5,545 |
| 7 | $6,255 |
| 8 | $6,965 |
|
For each additional household member add: |
$710 |
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | WEEK |
|---|---|
| 1 | $461 |
| 2 | $625 |
| 3 | $789 |
| 4 | $952 |
| 5 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $1,280 |
| 7 | $1,444 |
| 8 | $1,608 |
|
For each additional household member add: |
$164 |
Each month, participants receive a variety of nutritious USDA foods. Contents may vary based on availability and seasonal distributions, but commonly include:
Many older adults face difficult decisions between purchasing food, paying utility bills, obtaining medications, or meeting other basic needs. According to the Ohio Department of Aging, there are more than 2.8 million Ohioans age 60 and older, representing nearly one-quarter of the state's population. Of this number, more than 249,000 seniors are food insecure as of 2023. As Ohio's senior population continues to grow, programs like CSFP play an increasingly important role in supporting healthy aging and food security.
Yes. Participation in CSFP does not prevent someone from receiving SNAP benefits or other assistance programs if they qualify.
Participants receive one food package each month through their local CSFP distributors.
No. CSFP food packages are provided at no cost to eligible participants.
Participants may be required to complete periodic eligibility reviews and provide updated information as requested by their local agency.
Many agencies allow an authorized representative to pick up food on behalf of a participant. Contact your local agency for specific guidelines.
Yes, call Shared Harvest’s Help Center line at 513-874-0114 for assistance with your CSFP application.
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