Senior Grocery Program

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides federal commodity foods to senior households with an income at or below 130% of the federal poverty threshold.  The state contract currently allots the Food Bank 250 slots for this program throughout Park, Madison and Gallatin counties.  Each eligible senior is provided with a monthly supplement of groceries averaging around 26 pounds per month.  The average age and income of seniors participating on the CSFP program in the year 2008 was 73 years of age and a household income of $724 per month.

To apply for this program:
•    Click here to download application.
•    Mail completed application to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, 602 Bond Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
•    The Food Bank will contact you regarding your eligibility, availability of program slots and program details.

2009 CSFP Income Guidelines for Seniors (130% of Poverty Index)

Household Size	Annual Income	Monthly Income	Twice Per Month	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
1	$14,079	$1,174	$587	$542	$271
2	$18,941	$1,579	$790	$730	$365
3	$23,803	$1,984	$992	$916	$458
4	$28,665	$2,389	$1,195	$1,104	$552
5	$33,527	$2,794	$1,399	$1,290	$645
6	$38,389	$3,200	$1,600	$1,478	$739
7	$43,251	$3,605	$1,803	$1,664	$832
8	$48,113	$4,010	$2,005	$1,852	$926

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

ON-LINE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTORY offered by Gallatin City-County Health Department. (Select Community Links on the right side of the page and then select Gallatin County Community Resources).