Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Mississippi

If you are 60 or older and live in Mississippi, you may be able to get free food through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Also called the Senior Food Box Program, CSFP helps older adults with low incomes afford nutritious food. If you qualify, you can receive a food box each month to help supplement the groceries you buy.

Each box weighs about 40 pounds and contains a variety of foods you can use to prepare meals at home.

How does the Mississippi Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

CSFP provides a monthly food box to eligible older adults in Mississippi. The food is meant to supplement your regular groceries, so it may not provide everything you need for the month. Instead, it can help you stretch your grocery budget while adding nutritious foods to your meals.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services runs the program with the Mississippi Food Network and local agencies in 39 counties. These local agencies help determine who qualifies, distribute the food boxes, and provide nutrition education.

The foods in your box may change from month to month. A typical box may 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 receive CSFP food even if you get help from another food assistance program, including SNAP. Each food box contains about $50 worth of food.

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

You may qualify for CSFP in Mississippi if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live in Mississippi

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Have an income at or below 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

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

CSFP is available through local agencies in 39 Mississippi counties. The Mississippi Food Network works with these agencies to distribute food boxes to eligible older adults.

To find a CSFP site near you, visit the Mississippi Food Network website and enter your ZIP code. You can also use the online map to look for a food distribution site in your area.

What if I cannot get help from Mississippi CSFP?

If you do not qualify for CSFP or the program is not available in your area, you may have other options for getting food. You can look into:

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

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

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

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

You can also use our website to find food assistance programs near you. Enter your ZIP code to get started.

Who can I talk to for help?

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

You can also get free help from the NCOA HelpLine. Call 1-800-794-6559 to get started.