Supplemental Food for Seniors

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a nutrition program that provides free food and nutrition information to promote good health for Seniors 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 Seniors 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 seniors 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 seniors and families on how to prepare the foods, as well as information for seniors 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.

Additional Food and Nutrition Resources for older adults in New Hampshire

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027),  found online at www.usda.gov/oascr/equal-employment-opportunity-complaint-filing, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;
  • Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  • Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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