Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Utah

If you are 60 or older and live in Utah, you may be able to get a free box of food each month through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), also called the Senior Food Box Program. The program is for older adults with low incomes. It can help you get healthy food and lower your grocery costs.

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

How does the Utah Commodity Supplemental Food Program work?

Each month, the Utah Senior Food Box Program gives eligible older adults a free box of USDA foods. The box contains about 10 days' worth of food and is valued at about $55.

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 and have more healthy foods for your meals.

You can also get nutrition information and recipes to help you make meals with the foods in your box. The foods in the 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 food through CSFP even if you get help from another food assistance program, such as SNAP.

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

You may be able to get a monthly food box if you:

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Are age 60 or older

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Live in Utah

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Meet the income guidelines, which are set at 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

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

Utah works with local agencies to enroll people in CSFP, take applications, and distribute food. To find the location closest to you, use the Utah CSFP location map or call the food box coordinator at 801-887-1264.

You can apply through a local CSFP site, apply online, or complete a paper application and bring it to your nearest location. Applications are available in English and Spanish:

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CSFP application (English)

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CSFP application (Spanish)

What if I cannot get help from Utah CSFP?

If you do not qualify for CSFP or the program is not offered where you live, you may still have other ways to get help with 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 offer free groceries to people who need help buying food. Find a food bank in Utah.

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SNAP: SNAP helps you pay for groceries each month. Your benefits are loaded onto 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 use our website to look 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 get free help from the NCOA HelpLine. Call 1-800-794-6559 to get started.