CSFP/TEFAP Services

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
CSFP works to improve the health of income eligible persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Distribution is bimonthly at nine locations throughout Menominee, Delta, and Schoolcraft Counties.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of income eligible persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods. CSFP is distributed monthly to approved participants through community action agencies, food banks, and other nonprofit organizations.
The CSFP package includes fruits and juice, vegetables, cheese, milk, meat, poultry and fish, plant-based proteins, cereals, and pasta, and rice. Nutrition education is also provided to participants to help educate participants on the value of a nutritious diet to improve health.
CSFP Eligibility
CSFP eligibility is based on age and income. Participants must be at least 60 years old and meet the current income guidelines.
Income and Categorical Eligibility
Michigan uses of 150% of the federal poverty guidelines for income eligibility. See the link below for Michigan’s income guidelines. Michigan also allows automatic eligibility for current participation in the:
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Low-Income Subsidy Program
Medicare Savings Program
Applicants must complete a Michigan CSFP application with the Senior Center that serves their county. Proof of age and residency are required. Income is self-declared.
For current Michigan CSFP Income Guidlines please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/food-distribution/household-food-distribution/commodity-supplemental-food-program
Please call your local Senior Center for more information or to request an application.
1. Escanaba Senior Center, 906-786-8850
2. Gladstone Senior Center, 906-428-2201
3. Rock Senior Center, 906-356-6420
4. Rapid River Omni Center
5. Garden Community Center, 906-786-8850
6. Manistique VFW, 906-786-8850
7. Mid County Senior Center, 906-753-6986
8. Hermansville Senior Center, 906-798-6986
9. Menominee Senior Center, 906-863-2158
See below for the CSFP distribution schedule.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) distribution is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of income eligible individuals and households by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.
MDS CAA has three open TEFAP Pantries and FAWM hosts Mobile Pantries.
FAWM Mobile Pantry:
Click the link below for the FAWM website for upcoming dates.
MDS CAA TEFAP Pantries:
1. Escanaba Senior Center
2. Hermansville Senior Center
3. Gladstone Senior Center
Click on the TEFAP Pantry Schedule and Eligibility below for more information.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Center Locations and Phone Numbers

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