The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a senior food box program that provides a package of nutritious foods specifically selected to support the nutritional needs of older adults.
CSFP food boxes are distributed monthly at participating program sites. CSFP food boxes have a retail value of about $50 per month and may include cereal, grits, powdered milk, pasta, cheese, rice, canned meat, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetables, fruit juice, dry beans, and oats.
CSFP is only available in certain counties in Illinois.
Older adults participating in one of the following programs are automatically eligible for CSFP:
For CSFP, household income must be under 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Gross income includes all income from your job or self-employment, and other income like social security, disability, child support, worker’s comp, unemployment, and pension income.
Maximum Gross Income by Household Size
(October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025)
| Persons in Household | Monthly Income | Annual Income |
| 1 | $1,632 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $2,214 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $2,797 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $3,380 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $3,963 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $4,546 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $5,129 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $5,711 | $68,536 |
Adults age 60 or older.
No citizenship requirement.
To apply for CSFP, contact the CSFP food distribution agency that serves your county.
Contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository:
Contact the St. Louis Area Foodbank:
Contact the Tri-State Food Bank:
Applicants will need to provide documents that verify:
Several grocery and meal programs are available to support nutrition for adults over age 60. Learn more about nutrition programs for older adults.