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Senior Box Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP) is sponsored by Houston Food Bank (USDA/Texas Department of Agriculture). The Senior Box Program distributes Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) food from the USDA, managed by the Texas Department of Agriculture, to income-eligible seniors (60+). This program aims to improve the health, nutrition, and well-being of low-income seniors.
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Houston Food Bank: Senior Box Map Senior Box Map freshy 2026-08-11T09:37:22-05:00 Provides a monthly box of food to low-income seniors to improve the health, nutrition and well-being of their lives. Provides a monthly box of food to low-income seniors to improve the health, nutrition and well-being of their lives. Who is Eligible for Senior Box Program CSFP food assistance from the USDA?
Residents of the following counties where we distribute: Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Waller, Walker, Chambers, Liberty, Austin, Fort Bend, and Trinity Seniors who are age 60 (and over) Seniors with household income that does not exceed the following guidelines: The total household income for a household of 1 must be no more than $1,729. The total household income for a household of 2 must be no more than $2,345.
The total household income for a household of 3 must be no more than $2,960. To apply, you will need to present an ID (proof generally includes: driver’s license, military ID, veteran ID, health card, identification card, birth or baptismal certificate, passport, refugee visa) Applicants will be asked to provide age, income, and residency information. Proof is not required.
Best efforts will be made to serve all who qualify, but eligible seniors may be placed on a “Waiting List” if the monthly caseload has been exceeded. The Senior Box Program distributes Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) food from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that is managed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to income-eligible seniors (60+).
Just over 11,000 seniors in the Houston area benefit from this federally funded effort. In addition to distributing a monthly box of shelf-stable CSFP food (valued at $50 retail) to neighbors, the Senior Box Program has expanded its outreach to include distributing produce and other health-related items to seniors both inside and outside of Harris County.
2025 Senior Box Income Eligibility Guidelines Download the Senior Box Program Fact Sheet USDA Nondiscrimination Statement Participant Rights and Responsibilities Social Service Referral Information Required and Non-Required Questions This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For questions regarding our Senior Box Program, please call 832-369-9390 or e-mail seniorbox@houstonfoodbank. org 535 Portwall St.
Houston, TX 77029 Where to Park and Check-in Have a concern? File an ethics report here. Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Residents of Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Waller, Walker, Chambers, Liberty, Austin, Fort Bend, and Trinity counties who are age 60 and over, with household income that does not exceed specified guidelines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Senior Box Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP) is funded by Houston Food Bank (USDA/Texas Department of Agriculture). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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