Welcome to CSFP 

Welcome! CSFP is now managed by Second Harvest Food Bank with Feeding Louisiana. For more information about this transition, click here to read the full press release. 

Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, low-income seniors receive monthly food boxes filled with nutritious USDA foods designed to help supplement a healthy diet for seniors facing food insecurity. 

FAQs: 

• What is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)? 

• • The CSFP is a federally funded program that provides nutritious food packages to low-income seniors aged 60 and over. The goal is to improve the health and nutrition of participants by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods. 

• Who is eligible for CSFP? 

• • To be eligible for the CSFP in Louisiana, individuals must: 

• • • Be 60 years of age or older 

• • • Meet income guidelines set by the USDA (outlined below) 

• • • Reside in Louisiana 

CSFP Income Guidelines 2024: 

• What do I need to bring to the site? 

• • In addition to the Preliminary Certification Form, the following documents must be provided at the distribution site to complete your certification:  

• • Seniors 

• • Picture ID 

• • Age verification (ID or birth certificate) 

• • Proof of income 

• • Participant Self-declare – no additional documents needed 

• • Alternates – (most recent pay stub, public assistance/Medicaid notice, social security statement) 

• • Proof of residence (ID is sufficient) 

• Can someone else pick up my food package for me? 

• • Yes, you can authorize a proxy to pick up your food package on your behalf. You will need to complete a proxy authorization form to authorize a proxy. 

• I picked up boxes for multiple people as a “sub-site” what are the procedures for this? 

• • Any individual serving as a “sub-site” will need to pick-up a roster and return it to the site within 48 hours of the distribution. Failure to return the roster and paperwork within the given timeline will result in a block on services until paperwork is submitted. 

• • A subsite agreement form must also be completed.  

• Is there a cost to participate in the CSFP? 

• • No, the CSFP is free of charge for eligible participants. The program is funded by the USDA and administered by the Louisiana Department of Health. 

• How often do participants receive food packages? 

• • Participants typically receive one food package per month. The exact distribution schedule may vary depending on the local agency managing the program.