Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) A Food Program for Low Income Seniors
What is CSFP? CSFP is a Federal program administered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Distribution Division for NC residents. The food items are provided by USDA. The program provides a monthly package of food designed to supplement the nutritional needs of low-income senior citizens.
Beaufort (2 Distribution Sites) Bertie (2 Distribution Sites) Camden Chowan (2 Distribution Sites) Currituck (2 Distribution Sites) Currently serving 2,880 Gates seniors in 14 counties of Hertford the Food Bank of the Hyde Albemarle’s Martin (2 Distribution Sites) coverage area Northampton Pasquotank Perquimans Tyrrell Washington
Who is served by CSFP? Seniors-60 years old or older (Must be 60 or older on the date of application)
CSFP Food Package Contents 4 (15-16 oz cans) vegetables 2 (15-16 oz cans) fruits 2 (32 oz) cartons of shelf-stable milk 1 (25.6 oz package) instant nonfat dry milk (dry milk will no longer be distributed after October 2019) 2 (64 oz) bottles of juice 2 (12-18 oz) boxes of ready to eat cereal or 1-2 (14 oz) box of farina or 1 package of rolled oats 1 (24 oz can) beef or beef stew or 1 (24 oz can) chili or 2 (10-15 oz cans or pouches) chicken or 2 (12 oz cans) tuna or 2 (14.75 oz cans) salmon 1 (18 oz) peanut butter or 1 (2 lb package) dry beans/peas 2 (1 lb packages) pasta or 1 (2 lb package) rice 1 (2 lb package) cheese *NOTE: CSFP PACKAGE CONTENTS ARE CHANGING NOVEMBER 1, 2019
CSFP Income Guidelines Number of Total Total Total Gross Household Gross Gross Weekly Members Annual Monthly Income Income Income 1 $16,237 $1,354 $313 2 $21,983 $1,832 $423 3 $27,729 $2,311 $534 4 $33,475 $2,790 $644 5 $39,221 $3,269 $755 6 $44,967 $3,748 $865 7 $50,713 $4,227 $976 8 $56,459 $4,705 $1,086 For each additional family member, add +$5,746 +$479 +$111
CSFP Eligibility Requirements: Age 60 or older (Must be 60 or older on the date of application) Must be a resident of Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell or Washington Counties Provide proof of identity and residency (Photo ID, NC Medicaid Card, Certified Birth Certificate) Have income equal to or less than 130% of the federal poverty level Income is self-declared, gross income is counted See income guidelines on next slide Spouses – each spouse fills out their own application and each one gets box (if both are over 60)
CSFP Distribution Models Current Model Future Model CSFP distribution will be conducted by food CSFP Distributions are conducted by CSFP pantries (CSFP staff will not attend all staff, various food pantry staff, county distributions) government employees and volunteers Pantries will decide CSFP distribution days Large numbers of CSFP clients are served and times at various sites in 14 counties Smaller number of clients can be served at various pantries participating in the program CSFP staff attends all CSFP distributions except distributions at Albemarle Food Recommeded distribution days will be the 1 st two weeks of the month Pantry All boxes must be distributed by the 25 th of each month CSFP clients will be linked to a particular pantry in their county of residence
Pantry requirements for CSFP All pantry staff and volunteers dealing with CSFP must receive Civil Rights Training Must follow all federal and state CSFP guidelines Must sign an Memorandum of Understanding with the Food Bank Must have storage for CSFP boxes and cold storage for CSFP cheese Must participate in CSFP training Pantries will be monitored by CSFP at various times Can only distribute CSFP to certified clients once a month List of certified clients will be provided to a pantry monthly by the Food Bank Other paperwork associated with CSFP distributions will be provided by the Food Bank monthly to pantries CSFP Receipt of Foods Issuance Register Nutritional Education Materials Appointment notices
What will your pantry need to distribute CSFP? At least 3 clerical volunteers and 2 warehouse volunteers for each CSFP distribution Number of volunteers will be based on the number of CSFP clients being served on a particular date Set distribution dates and times Secure Storage Dry and Cold Storage Internet connection (will be discussed at a later date) Pantry volunteers who are willing to learn the Oasis Database used by the Food Bank
Incentives for Pantries serving CSFP Ability to serve more senior citizens Potential access to more produce Potential to obtain property for your pantry at no charge Coolers CSFP food is provided at no charge to a food pantry
CSFP Interest If your pantry is interesting in distributing CSFP contact: Dawn Blowe, CSFP Manager 252-312-6213 or dblowe@afoodbank.org
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