Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Oklahoma

If you are 60 or older and live in Oklahoma, you may qualify for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), also known as the Senior Food Box Program. This program helps older adults with low incomes get food at no cost. If you qualify, you can receive a box of food each month to help with your grocery costs.

Each box contains 16 to 20 food items, weighs about 40 pounds, and includes foods you can use to prepare meals at home.

How does the Oklahoma Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

The Oklahoma Senior Food Box Program provides a monthly box of food to eligible older adults through local agencies. The food is meant to add to the groceries you already buy, not provide everything you need for the month. It can help you spend less on groceries while adding important vitamins and nutrients to your meals.

The foods in your box may change each month. A typical box may contain 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

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

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

You may qualify for CSFP in Oklahoma if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live in an area served by a CSFP agency

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Meet the income guidelines

Where can I get a Senior Food Box in Oklahoma?

Local agencies across Oklahoma distribute food through CSFP. Visit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's website to find a nearby agency and get contact information. You can reach out to the agency to ask about applying and receiving a food box.

What if I cannot get help from Oklahoma CSFP?

If you do not qualify for CSFP or cannot get a food box where you live, other programs and services may help you get food. Consider these options:

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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: Local food banks and pantries may be able to provide free groceries if you need help paying for food. You may be able to get help from a pantry even if you cannot receive a CSFP food box. Find a food bank in Oklahoma.

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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 locations serve meals in community settings, 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?

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