What is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)?
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. USDA distributes both food and administrative funds to participating states and Indian Tribal Organizations to operate CSFP.
How to Apply for the CSFP Food Program?
Food Bank of the Albemarle has on-site staff to assist you with applying for this program. The CSFP program food is available in addition to food that you may receive from your normal food pantry distribution.
Contact our CSFP staff to signup for this program:
For more information, contact the Food Bank of the Albemarle to see if you are eligible to receive a monthly CSFP box in your county.
- Jenny Thompson : 252-333-8169
CSFP Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must show proof of age. (For example, Driver’s license or state ID or birth certificate). Monthly household income must be at or below the CSFP guidelines listed below:
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Household |
| 1 | $1,632 |
| 2 | $2,215 |
| 3 | $2,798 |
| 4 | $3,380 |
| 5+ | Add $583 per additional household member |
CSFP PRogram FAQs
Applicants may designate a proxy to pick up the food box on his/her behalf.
All CSFP participants must show ID when picking up food box each month. If a proxy is picking up on behalf of an approved client, the proxy must show ID. Drive through service will be available.
The monthly CSFP box will contain a variety of nutritious shelf-stable foods including fruits, vegetables, juice, milk, protein & whole grain foods. The CSFP package will also include a loaf of cheddar cheese each month.
