Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Federal USDA food program administered through the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and West CAP, Inc. Works to improve the health of low-income adults age 60+ years by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods. The monthly food package is available at no cost to eligible individuals and is intended as a supplement (does not provide a complete diet).

Geographic Scope: Serves nine counties in Wisconsin:

• Barron County
• Buffalo County
• Chippewa County
• Dunn County
• Eau Claire County
• Pepin County
• Pierce County
• Polk County
• Rusk County
• St. Croix County

Distribution Sites: There is a distribution site within each county, located in communities including: Boyceville, Hudson, Ellsworth, River Falls, Plum City, Frederic, Nelson, St. Croix Falls, Woodville, Barron, Rice Lake, Durand, Ladysmith, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Menomonie.

Monthly Food Package Typically Includes:

• 2-pound block of cheese
• Peanut butter
• Juice
• Pasta and/or rice
• Canned meats and beans
• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Shelf-stable milk
• Cereal

Package Value: Approximately $70 per box per month

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be age 60 or older
• Gross monthly household income at or below the following limits (effective April 2026, based on 150% of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services 2025 Poverty Guidelines):
  • 1 person: $1,995
  • 2 persons: $2,705
  • 3 persons: $3,415
  • 4 persons: $4,125
  • 5 persons: $4,835
  • 6 persons: $5,545
  • 7 persons: $6,255
  • 8 persons: $6,965
  • 9+ persons: Add $710 for each additional person

Household Participation:

• Every 60+ year-old household member is eligible to receive their own monthly food package
• If two people in household qualify, you will receive two boxes

Contact Information:

• Contact: Melissa McCarthy, Food Access & Resources Program Manager
• Phone: 715-280-3238
• Email: mjmccarthy@wcap.org

How to Apply for CSFP

1. Pre-Registration: Either:
   • Fill out pre-registration forms at designated host sites, OR
   • Call Melissa McCarthy at 715-280-3238 to pre-register
2. Bring Documentation: When applying, bring:
   • Proof of address
   • Knowledge of your gross monthly income
3. Enrollment: After you are signed up, you will be able to pick up your commodities once per month at designated sites
4. Proxy Option: You can send a proxy (authorized representative) to pick up on your behalf if you are unable to pick up in person

Required Materials

• Proof of address (utility bill, lease, etc.)
• Knowledge of gross monthly household income (before taxes and deductions) for all household members