Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

What to expect from the CSFP Program:

  • A well-rounded food package that meets the ChooseMyPlate.gov USDA nutrition guidelines and recommendations.
  • Nutrient-rich foods specific to seniors to help them maintain a healthy diet, low sodium, heart healthy life style.
  • Nutrition education and food safety awareness.
  • Delicious recipes specific to the supplied food to help recipients maximize the number of meals they can make using the ingredients in their box.

 

Questions about CSFP?

Call us at 1-406-323-1320

Turn in your application at the CSFP location of your choice – listed below.

Do you qualify?

  • Must be 60 years of age or older.
  • Meet income guidelines

What’s in the Box?

  • Dairy
  • Cheese
  • 1% Milk
  • Instant Milk
  • Meats
  • Tuna
  • Chicken
  • Salmon
  • Chili
  • Canned Beef
  • Beef Stew
  • Proteins
  • Beans
  • Peanut Butter
  • Whole Grains
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Vegetables
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Juice
  • Fruits

CSFP Contacts

Senior Pantry 1st Congregational Church
303 Mcleod
Big Timber, MT 59011
Pam Braaten
932-4587

Family Service
3927 1st Avenue S
Billings, MT 59103
Vicki Massie
406-259-2269

Northern Cheyenne Elderly Program
PO Box470
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Roberta Big Back
406-477-8707

Helping Hands in Hardin
825 W. 3rd Street/ PO Box 125
Hardin, MT 59034
Eleanor Ross
665-2997

American Lutheran Church
311 Division & Corner of D Ave/ PO Box 217
Harlowton, MT 59036
Donna Hagberg
632-4569

CSCS-Carbon Stillwater Sr. Programs
110 E Central Avenue/ PO Box 197
Joliet, MT 59041
Diana Ketterling
962-3800

Musselshell County Food Bank
117 7TH Ave West
Roundup, MT 59072
Gerri Korenko
406-323-2810

Income guidelines *Household size annually for 1 person= $12,760, weekly=$319; 2 person= $17,240 weekly=$ 431
130% of Poverty Level or Less

Turn in your application at the CSFP location of your choice.

As we age, eating well can make a difference in our health and how we feel. Healthy foods and beverages can increase our energy levels, improve digestion, and help prevent chronic disease. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly food package tailored for older adults age 60 or above that can help stretch your food dollars and add nutritious foods to your diet for good health.

USDA Foods Fit

CSFP offers a variety of American-grown USDA Foods that can fit into your healthy eating pattern:

  • Canned fruits – unsweetened or lightly sweetened
  • Canned vegetables – low sodium or no salt added
  • Low fat dairy – cheese and shelf stable milk
  • Whole grains – oats, whole grain noodles and cereals
  • Variety of proteins – dry beans, lean meats, poultry, fish

USDA Foods Fit

The CSFP food package provides:

  • Protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, and D, and other nutrients that promote health
  • Low sodium foods for heart health

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Did You Know?

Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier. If you have special dietary needs, check with your doctor or Registered Dietitian about how these foods can fit into your healthy eating pattern.

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November 2016