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Nutrition: Commodity Supplemental Food Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides free monthly food packages to low-income adults aged 60 years and older. The package includes nutritious food that is worth about $70. This food is a supplement to a person’s diet.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, you must be aged 60 and older with a household income equal to or less than those listed below. This table is effective as of February 7, 2024, and is based on 130% of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services 2024 Poverty Guidelines. When reviewing your eligibility, use total gross income (before taxes and deductions) of all household members.

Eligibility guidelines
Household sizeMonthly income
1$1,632
2$2,215
3$2,798
4$3,380
5$3,960
6$4,546
7$5,129
8$5,712

Add $583 for each addition family member

Counties served

The following agencies help distribute CSFP food boxes. Find the agency that serves your county. Note that the CSFP program may be called Stockbox or Cupboard Bound in your community.

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.
608-254-8353
info@cwcac.org
Counties served: Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau, and Sauk

Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin
608-237-1255
cac@cacscw.org
Counties served: Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha

Hunger Task Force
414-777-0483 or 414-773-0211
info@hungertaskforce.org
Counties served: Ashland, Bayfield, Fond Du Lac, Green, Iron, Jefferson, LaCrosse, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Milwaukee, Oconto, Oneida, Ozaukee, Portage, Rock, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood

Northwest Wisconsin Community Service Agency, Inc.
715-394-3644
Counties served: Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas

Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency, Inc.
Racine—262-637-8377
Kenosha County—262-925-8755

West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc.
715-977-1191
Counties served: Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix

Call 211 for information and referrals to local services, such as food pantries.

Other food programs

You may also be eligible for the FoodShare program. Learn how to apply for FoodShare benefits. If you live in Milwaukee County, refer to the Milwaukee enrollment services.

In some areas, the Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program is available from June 1 through October 31.


Questions? 

Email us at dhscsfpmail@dhs.wisconsin.gov

CSFP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Learn more about the program:

USDA nondiscrimination statement

Last revised February 21, 2024