Unfortunately, many seniors in our area face challenges associated with making tough decisions such as paying for medicine or buying groceries. To help alleviate the stress of not knowing where a next meal may come from, the USDA provides food items for distribution to low-income seniors through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
Since 2010, the Food Bank has been a distributor of these USDA commodities to low-income seniors. The Food Bank distributes over 5,000 boxes throughout twenty-nine counties annually.
The food provided supplements what seniors cannot purchase on their own. The food boxes contain nutritious, nonperishable food items such as cereals, juices, canned fruits and vegetables, meats, grains, shelf-stable or evaporated milk and fresh cheese.
Partners should consider the following requirements of senior participants to ensure that the seniors that they currently serve are eligible.
To be eligible, a senior participant must:
• Be 60 years of age or older
• Provide a valid ID
• Apply only in the county in which they live
• Meet the income guidelines
| Household Size | Household Size | Monthly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
Household Size 1 | Household Size $19,578 | Monthly Income $1,632 | Weekly Income $377 |
Household Size 2 | Household Size $26,572 | Monthly Income $2,215 | Weekly Income $511 |
Household Size 3 | Household Size $33,566 | Monthly Income $2,798 | Weekly Income $646 |
Household Size 4 | Household Size $40,560 | Monthly Income $3,380 | Weekly Income $780 |
Household Size 5 | Household Size $47,254 | Monthly Income $3,963 | Weekly Income $915 |
Household Size 6 | Household Size $53,948 | Monthly Income $4,546 | Weekly Income $1,050 |
Household Size 7 | Household Size $60,942 | Monthly Income $5,129 | Weekly Income $1,185 |
Household Size 8 | Household Size $67,936 Additional Person: +$6994 | Monthly Income $5,712 Additional Person: +$583 | Weekly Income $1,320 Additional Person: +$135 |
| Additional Person | +$6,994 | +$583 | +$135 |
Income guidelines eligibility note: The income amounts listed in the table represent the maximum annual, monthly, or weekly income a household with a senior can earn to qualify for assistance. If a household’s income falls below these amounts, they may be eligible for support.
If you are interested in becoming a CSFP partner and serve at least 75 eligible senior households monthly, please complete the interest form.*
Currently, the Atlanta Community Food Bank accepts CSFP applications:
*You must read and understand all the information above before submitting an interest form.