Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Overview: 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