Partner Resources

becoming a CSFP partner

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.

Partner Eligibility

They must be designated a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, public nonprofit organization
Sign a contract with the Food Bank
Sign a contract with the state
Serve at least 75 senior households
One year commitment to the program
Distribute a minimum of 60 boxes monthly
Be very organized and send in monthly reports
Complete mandatory onboarding training

Senior Participant Eligibility

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


To view eligibility income limit, please enter the number of people in the senior’s household contributing income :
What is the senior’s household size?

Eligibility Income Limit
Household SizeHousehold SizeMonthly IncomeWeekly 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.

Become a CSFP Partner

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:

  • July – November

 

*You must read and understand all the information above before submitting an interest form.

Interest Form