Eligibility & Benefits
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 as of Dec. 30, 2024 CSFP Income Guidelines (updated February each year)
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 | $1,883 | $435 |
| 2 | $30,660 | $2,555 | $5990 |
| 3 | $38,730 | $3,228 | $745 |
| 4 | $46,800 | $3,900 | $900 |
| 5 | $54,870 | $4,573 | $1,056 |
| 6 | $62,940 | $5,245 | $1,211 |
| 7 | $71,010 | $5,918 | $1,366 |
| 8 | $79,080 | $6,590 | $1,521 |
| Each additional family member, add | $8,070 | $673 | $156 |
Eligibility Documentations
| 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. |