Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - South Carolina

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) can help older South Carolina residents get healthy food at no cost. The program is also called the Senior Food Box Program. If you are 60 or older, live in South Carolina, and meet the income guidelines, you may be able to get a free food box each month.

The box weighs about 40 pounds and includes different foods that you can use to make meals at home. Getting food through CSFP can help you stretch your grocery budget and add more nutritious foods to your meals.

How does the South Carolina Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

Each month, CSFP gives eligible older adults a box of food at no cost. The food box does not provide everything you need to eat for the month, but it can provide foods with important nutrients and help lower your grocery costs.

The contents of the box can vary. You may receive 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

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture works with food banks to provide CSFP food boxes throughout the state. You can still receive CSFP food 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 South Carolina Senior Food Box Program?

CSFP is available to South Carolina residents who meet the program's guidelines. You may qualify if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live in South Carolina

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Meet the CSFP income guidelines

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

Food banks and other local agencies help South Carolina's Department of Agriculture run CSFP. These agencies take applications and give out food boxes.

To find a CSFP provider in your area, visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's CSFP website. You can find a list of food banks and other agencies that participate in the program.

What if I cannot get help from South Carolina CSFP?

If you do not meet the income guidelines or CSFP is not offered in your area, other programs may be able to 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: Food banks and pantries provide free groceries to people who need help paying for food. Find a food bank in South Carolina.

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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 look for food assistance programs near you. Enter your ZIP code to get started.

Who can I talk to for help?

A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can help you look for food assistance and other benefits. Find a Benefits Enrollment Center near you.

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