Commodity Supplemental Food Program
- Agency Location Map
- Forms
- Civil Rights Training (Required annually for CSFP staff and volunteers)
- Publications
- CSFP Food Package – A chart reflecting the contents of the CSFP food packages based on the participant's category.
- CSFP Senior Flyer
- Health and Social Services Referral Information – Information about other programs for people in these age groups served by CSFP.
- USDA Foods Available List for CSFP
The Missouri Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of participants by supplementing their diets with nutritious U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity foods. The program is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and funded by the USDA.
Eligible participants include low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility requirements. Women, infants, and children currently receiving CSFP benefits who were certified to receive such assistance on or before February 6, 2014 are also eligible to continue to receive assistance under the program rules in effect on that date, in accordance with the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79, the 2014 Farm Bill). As required by the 2014 Farm Bill, women, infants, and children who apply to participate in CSFP on February 7, 2014, or later cannot be certified to participate in the program. Such individuals may be eligible for other nutrition assistance programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services manages the food ordering process. The five Feeding America Food Banks in Missouri receive, warehouse, and package the commodities. They partner with local organizations to determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food packages, and provide nutrition education.
The Missouri Commodity Supplemental Food Program State Plan is available for public review.
Eligibility Requirements
What are the program eligibility requirements for CSFP?
Older persons at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility requirements and reside in the state of Missouri are eligible to participate in the CSFP. Income eligibility requirements for older persons are currently 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Rates effective March 7, 2025
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 | $1,957 | $452 |
| 2 | $31,725 | $2,644 | $611 |
| 3 | $39,975 | $3,332 | $769 |
| 4 | $48,225 | $4,019 | $928 |
| 5 | $56,475 | $4,707 | $1,087 |
| 6 | $64,725 | $5,394 | $1,245 |
| 7 | $72,975 | $6,082 | $1,404 |
| 8 | $81,225 | $6,769 | $1,563 |
| Each additional family member, add | $8,250 | $688 | $159 |
Eligibility Documentations
Rates effective March 7, 2025
| Category | Verification of Eligibility | Income Verification | Residency Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly - Persons 60 years of age or older. | Birth certificate or hospital record of birth, state identity card, insurance policy, driver's license, clinic, doctor, or hospital record, U.S. passport or U.S. citizen ID card, marriage or divorce record, voter's registration, military record, newspaper notice of birth, welfare card, any other document providing identifying data sufficient to establish age. | Self-declaration. | Utility bill in your name, driver's license, a letter addressed to the applicant, an official Social Security Administration document, or an indication from an employer that residency is in Missouri. |