Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Distributes food to qualifying senior citizens aged 60 and older, providing nutrition education and support to low-income seniors.

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href, Commodity Supplemental Food Program Civil Rights Training (Required annually for CSFP staff and volunteers) CSFP Food Package Maximum Monthly Distribution Rates – A chart reflecting the contents of the CSFP food packages based on the participant's category. Health and Social Services Referral Information – Information about other programs for people in these age groups served by CSFP.

USDA Foods Available List for CSFP USDA Nondiscrimination Statement The Missouri Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of participants by supplementing their diets with nutritious U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity foods. The program is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and funded by the USDA .

Eligible participants include low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility requirements. Women, infants, and children currently receiving CSFP benefits who were certified to receive such assistance on or before February 6, 2014 are also eligible to continue to receive assistance under the program rules in effect on that date, in accordance with the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P. L.

113-79, the 2014 Farm Bill). As required by the 2014 Farm Bill, women, infants, and children who apply to participate in CSFP on February 7, 2014, or later cannot be certified to participate in the program. Such individuals may be eligible for other nutrition assistance programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program .

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services manages the food ordering process. The five Feeding America Food Banks in Missouri receive, warehouse, and package the commodities. They partner with local organizations to determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food packages, and provide nutrition education.

The Missouri Commodity Supplemental Food Program State Plan is available for public review. What are the program eligibility requirements for CSFP? Older persons at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility requirements and reside in the state of Missouri are eligible to participate in the CSFP.

Income eligibility requirements for older persons are currently 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Income Eligibility Guidelines effective February 10, 2026 Each additional family member, add Any documentation should be provided at the time of application at a CSFP distribution site.

Provide one of the following: Birth certificate or hospital record of birth, state identity card, insurance policy, driver's license, clinic, doctor, or hospital record, U.S. passport or U.S. citizen ID card, marriage or divorce record, voter's registration, military record, newspaper notice of birth, welfare card, any other document providing identifying data sufficient to establish age.

At or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (see chart above) Income is self-declared. No need to supply proof of income. Proof must be presented to prove residency within the State of Missouri Provide one of the following: Utility bill in your name, driver's license, a letter addressed to the applicant, an official Social Security Administration document, or an indication from an employer that residency is in Missouri.

Genetic Disease & Early Childhood Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Local Public Health Agencies Organ/Tissue Donation and Registry Overdose Prevention & Response Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Community Food and Nutrition Assistance Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Telephone: 573-751-6269 or Email: csfp@health. mo.

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