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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

  • CSFP Home Page
  • Apply for CSFP
  • Distribution Locations
  • Income Guidelines
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Nutrition Education
  • MN CSFP State Plan (PDF)
  • Non-Discrimination Statement
  • CSFP Rights & Responsibilities (PDF)

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

  • CSFP Home Page
  • Apply for CSFP
  • Distribution Locations
  • Income Guidelines
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Nutrition Education
  • MN CSFP State Plan (PDF)
  • Non-Discrimination Statement
  • CSFP Rights & Responsibilities (PDF)

Non-MDH Links

  • About CSFP - Food and Nutrition Service (USDA)
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
651-201-4404
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

Contact Info

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
651-201-4404
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Logo - CSFP Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Nutrition for Seniors


CSFP is a United States Department of Agriculture supplemental food and nutrition program that is designed to provide healthy and nutritious food each month at no cost to eligible individuals.

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Foods

Minnesota's individual foods include:

  • A monthly supply of food, nutritionally designed for individuals 60 years of age and older, to enhance monthly groceries. Participants select what they need from specific food options.
  • No cost and more than 200 pick-up locations statewide.
  • Easy online CSFP application. Apply for CSFP.

Eligible Individuals

CSFP serves individuals who:

  • Are 60 years or older.
  • Live in Minnesota.
  • Meet CSFP income guidelines.
  • Prepare their own meals and do not live in a facility that provides meals.

CSFP Helps

CSFP makes a difference by:

  • Enhancing the monthly groceries of approximately 12,000 Minnesota residents with healthy USDA commodity foods.
  • Having more than 200 partners who distribute foods statewide.
  • Providing foods to Minnesota residents with nutrients that can improve health, including: Bongard’s cheese, canned items (fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, beans, and lentils), bottled juice, stable and instant dry milk, pasta or rice, dry beans or peanut butter, and cereal.

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Last Updated: 02/03/2025

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