Supplemental Food for Older Adults
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a nutrition program that provides free food and nutrition information to promote good health for older adults age 60 and over.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a nutrition program that provides free food and nutrition information to promote good health for older adults age 60 and over.
Income guidelines for seniors 60 years and older are 130% of poverty guidelines, and change every year in April.
Foods provided on CSFP change monthly, and usually include the following food items:
- Canned vegetables
- Cereal
- Cheese
- Fruits
- Juice
- Meat
- Milk
- Pasta
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
CSFP older adults 60 years and older are eligible to receive fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables from NH farmers during July and August. Bags or boxes of fresh produce are distributed at more than 70 CSFP clinic locations throughout the State.
CSFP agencies provide recipes, cookbooks, and nutrition information for older adults and families on how to prepare the foods, as well as information for older adults with special dietary needs.
Services are available statewide at community agencies. Call the State CSFP at (800) 942-4321 for more information or to find the agency closest to where you live.
CSFP/SFMNP Eligibility
Must be income eligible and reside in the service area covered by the local agency. Call the State CSFP at (800) 942-4321 for more information or to find the agency closest to where you live.
The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, provides the following 130% Income Poverty Guidelines, effective February 8, 2024 to June 30, 2025:
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,578 | $1,632 | $377 |
| 2 | $26,572 | $2,215 | $511 |
| 3 | $33,566 | $2,798 | $646 |
| 4 | $40,560 | $3,380 | $780 |
| For each additional family member add: | $6,994 | $583 | $135 |
Additional Food and Nutrition Resources for older adults in New Hampshire
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program - Box of food and fresh local produce for income-eligible older adults age 60 and over. To apply, contact your local Community Action Program & Community Health Center at 1-800-942-4321 or contact Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc.
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Congregate meals services are offered in a variety of settings. They are funded by the Older Americans Act along with other related nutrition services. In addition to serving healthy meals, this program presents opportunities for social engagement, information on healthy aging and meaningful volunteer opportunities, all of which contribute to an individual’s overall health and well-being. Contact the ServiceLink Resource Center toll-free at 1-866-634-9412 or visit the ServiceLink website.
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Home delivered meals services provide nutritious meals along with nutrition and health information. These meals may be the first in-home service that an older adult receives, and the program serves as a primary access point for other home and community-based services. Contact the ServiceLink Resource Center toll-free at 1-866-634-9412 or visit the ServiceLink website.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Monthly allotment to purchase food at grocery stores, farmers markets, online, and other approved retailers for income-eligible households. To apply, go to NH EASY or call Client Services at 1-603-271-9700
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program - Provides perishable and non-perishable foods to NH food pantries, soup kitchens and other access points across the state. For information contact the TEFAP, Coordinator at 1-603-225-3295 ext. 1120 or Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc.
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New Hampshire Food Access Map - Interactive map to assist in locating food resources in NH relevant to your needs. Listings include food pantries, food assistance programs.
CSFP/SFMNP Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720‐2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877‐8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD‐3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632‐9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD‐3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - Fax: (833) 256‐1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.