Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

What is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)?

The New York State Department of Health’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to adults aged 60 years of age and older. Approximately 36,000 older adults participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program monthly. During the summer months, participants also receive additional benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is available in New York City and Long Island only.

The program's goal is to improve the health of low-income persons who are at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods.

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program is an equal-opportunity provider. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Non-Discrimination Statement.