Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Indiana

If you are age 60 or above and live in Indiana, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) may help you get healthy food for free. In Indiana, CSFP may also be called the Senior Food Box Program. It helps older adults with low incomes get extra food each month and make their grocery money go further.

If you qualify, you can get one food box each month. The box weighs about 40 pounds and contains different foods you can use to make meals at home.

How does the Indiana Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

The Indiana Commodity Supplemental Food Program gives eligible older adults a monthly box of nutritious foods from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The food is meant to supplement the groceries you already have.

A CSFP food box will not provide all the food you need for the month. However, it can help lower your grocery costs and give you more healthy foods to include in your meals. In Indiana, this program may also called the Senior Food Box Program.

The foods in your box may change each month, but usually include foods from several food groups. Foods you may receive include:

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Canned fruits and vegetables

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Canned meats, such as beef, pork, or beef stew

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Pasta or rice

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Dry beans or peanut butter

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Fruit juice

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Dry cereal

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Cheese

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Powdered or canned milk

You can get a CSFP food box even if you receive help from another food program, such as SNAP. Each food box provides about $50 worth of food.

Who can get help from the Indiana Senior Food Box Program?

You may qualify for CSFP in Indiana if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live within a CSFP service area

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Meet the program's income limits

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Can provide a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license, Permanent Resident Card, or passport

How do I find a Senior Food Box Program near me?

The Indiana Department of Health has a distribution map you can use to find a CSFP agency in your area.

Contact the agency closest to you to find out if you qualify and learn how to apply. Staff can also answer your questions about the program.

What if I cannot get help from Indiana CSFP?

If you do not qualify for CSFP or cannot get a food box, you may have other options. These programs can help you get groceries or meals:

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Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels delivers meals to your home. Services are available in many communities.

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Food banks and food pantries: These organizations provide free groceries to people who need help paying for food. Find a food bank in Indiana.

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SNAP: SNAP helps pay for groceries each month. Your benefits are added to an EBT card that you can use at participating stores.

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Group meal sites: These sites provide meals in community locations, such as senior centers, schools, and churches.

You can also search our website for food assistance programs in your area. Enter your ZIP code to get started.

Who can I talk to for help?

If you need help finding or applying for food assistance, a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) may be able to help. Find a Benefits Enrollment Center near you.

You can also call the NCOA HelpLine for free support. Call 1-800-794-6559 to get started.