Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Senior Box Program

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. 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) box

Feeding Hope One Box at a Time

Each food box contains specially selected, high-protein, and nutrient dense foods. These foods are donated to Louisiana by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In many cases, CSFP foods come packed in the same boxes and bags as the popular brand-name foods found on grocery store shelves.

  • Cheese

  • Spaghetti, macaroni, or rice

  • Shelf stable milk

  • Canned Fruit

  • Fruit juice

  • Canned Vegetables

  • Canned or Pouched Meat, Poultry and Fish

  • Cereals

CSFP boxes being packed and filled by three volunteers

Eligibility Requirements

There are three requirements to qualify for the program…Age, Income, and Residency.

AGE: Applicants must be 60 years of age or older, and prove identity with legal document.
INCOME: Declaration of gross income is required.
RESIDENCY: Declaration of residency is required.

Household Size    Monthly
1                           $1,632
2                           $2,215
3                           $2,798
4                           $3,380
5                           $3,963
For each additional family member, add $583

*Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Elderly effective 2024. Based on 130% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.