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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) A Food Program for Low Income Seniors What is CSFP? CSFP is a Federal program administered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Distribution Division for NC
A Food Program for Low Income Seniors
Beaufort (2 Distribution Sites) Bertie (2 Distribution Sites) Camden Chowan (2 Distribution Sites) Currituck (2 Distribution Sites) Gates Hertford Hyde Martin (2 Distribution Sites) Northampton Pasquotank Perquimans Tyrrell Washington
4 (15-16 oz cans) vegetables 2 (15-16 oz cans) fruits 2 (32 oz) cartons of shelf-stable milk 1 (25.6 oz package) instant nonfat dry milk (dry milk will no longer be distributed after October 2019) 2 (64 oz) bottles of juice 2 (12-18 oz) boxes of ready to eat cereal or 1-2 (14 oz) box of farina or 1 package of rolled oats 1 (24 oz can) beef or beef stew or 1 (24 oz can) chili or 2 (10-15 oz cans or pouches) chicken
1 (18 oz) peanut butter or 1 (2 lb package) dry beans/peas 2 (1 lb packages) pasta or 1 (2 lb package) rice 1 (2 lb package) cheese *NOTE: CSFP PACKAGE CONTENTS ARE CHANGING NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Number of Household Members Total Gross Annual Income Total Gross Monthly Income Total Gross Weekly Income
1 $16,237 $1,354 $313 2 $21,983 $1,832 $423 3 $27,729 $2,311 $534 4 $33,475 $2,790 $644 5 $39,221 $3,269 $755 6 $44,967 $3,748 $865 7 $50,713 $4,227 $976 8 $56,459 $4,705 $1,086
For each additional family member, add
+$5,746 +$479 +$111
Age 60 or older (Must be 60 or older on the date of application) Must be a resident of Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell or Washington Counties Provide proof of identity and residency (Photo ID, NC Medicaid Card, Certified Birth Certificate) Have income equal to or less than 130% of the federal poverty level
Income is self-declared, gross income is counted See income guidelines on next slide
Spouses – each spouse fills out their own application and each one gets box (if both are over 60)
Current Model
CSFP Distributions are conducted by CSFP staff, various food pantry staff, county government employees and volunteers Large numbers of CSFP clients are served at various sites in 14 counties CSFP staff attends all CSFP distributions except distributions at Albemarle Food Pantry
Future Model
CSFP distribution will be conducted by food pantries (CSFP staff will not attend all distributions) Pantries will decide CSFP distribution days and times
Smaller number of clients can be served at various pantries participating in the program Recommeded distribution days will be the 1st two weeks of the month
All boxes must be distributed by the 25th of each month
CSFP clients will be linked to a particular pantry in their county of residence
All pantry staff and volunteers dealing with CSFP must receive Civil Rights Training Must follow all federal and state CSFP guidelines Must sign an Memorandum of Understanding with the Food Bank Must have storage for CSFP boxes and cold storage for CSFP cheese Must participate in CSFP training
Pantries will be monitored by CSFP at various times
Can only distribute CSFP to certified clients once a month
List of certified clients will be provided to a pantry monthly by the Food Bank
Other paperwork associated with CSFP distributions will be provided by the Food Bank monthly to pantries CSFP Receipt of Foods Issuance Register Nutritional Education Materials Appointment notices
At least 3 clerical volunteers and 2 warehouse volunteers for each CSFP distribution
Number of volunteers will be based on the number of CSFP clients being served on a particular date
Set distribution dates and times Secure Storage
Dry and Cold Storage
Internet connection (will be discussed at a later date)
Pantry volunteers who are willing to learn the Oasis Database used by the Food Bank
Coolers