The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to participate in CSFP, elderly adults must live in Shelby County and meet the income guidelines.
Shelby County
CSFP Locations / Truck Stops
CSFP Income Guildelines
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines 2019-2020 ENGLISH
WIC Income Eligibilty Guidelines 2019-2020 SPANISH
What Does CSFP Provide
Eligible persons certified for CSFP receive these services:
- Commodity foods to meet the nutritional and developmental needs of the population served;
- Nutrition education, which emphasizes the relationship between nutrition and health, helps participants improve their nutritional status through optimal use of the supplemental and other foods, and assists participants in developing sound dietary habits which can be maintained; and
- Referral to appropriate health care services
CSFP Food Packages

Food packages include a variety of foods, such as
nonfat dry and ultra high-temperature fluid milk,
juice, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Call the Shelby County Health Department CSFP Program in your area at 222-9754.
Applicants can also apply in person at 1020 South Bellevue 38106.
Applicants are asked to present proof of identity, income, and residency for each person being screened for CSFP eligibility.