Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - New Hampshire

If you live in New Hampshire and are 60 or older, you may be able to get free food through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). In New Hampshire, CSFP is also known as the Senior Food Box Program. The program helps older adults with low incomes get a free box of healthy food each month to help with grocery costs.

Each box weighs about 40 pounds and includes different foods that you can use to make meals at home.

How does the New Hampshire Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

New Hampshire CSFP provides eligible older adults with a free box of shelf-stable foods each month. The box is meant to add to the food you already have and help lower your grocery costs. It does not provide all the food you need for the month.

The items in your box can change from one month to the next. Your box may include shelf-stable foods such as:

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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 CSFP food even if you also receive help from another food assistance program, including SNAP. Each food box contains about $50 worth of food.

You can pick up your food box at a CSFP location near you. If you cannot pick it up yourself, you can ask a family member or friend to pick it up for you. Drive-through pickup is also available at all CSFP distribution sites in New Hampshire.

Who can get help from the New Hampshire Senior Food Box Program?

You may be able to receive CSFP food in New Hampshire if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live in New Hampshire

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Meet the income guidelines

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

CSFP is offered throughout New Hampshire through local community agencies. To find a program near you or learn how to apply, call the New Hampshire State CSFP at 800-942-4321. They can help you find the agency that serves your area.

What if I cannot get help from New Hampshire CSFP?

You may have other ways to get food if you do not meet the CSFP guidelines or the program is not available where you live. Other options include:

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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 offer free groceries to people who need help paying for food. Find a food bank in New Hampshire.

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SNAP: SNAP can help 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 offer 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?

A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) may be able to help you find food assistance and apply for benefits. Find a Benefits Enrollment Center near you.

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