NOTICE

The best way to protect yourself against EBT theft is to call 1-888-328-2666 to change your PIN number before the state of each month.

Due to renovations the DSS Manchester office will be temporarily closed. A new temporary location opened Monday, Jan. 27 at 146 Hartford Road, Manchester. 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Eligibility

To be eligible for CSFP and receive a monthly food package, you need to:

  1. Be age 60 or older
  2. Be a Connecticut resident
  3. Have a valid photo ID
  4. Have income at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL):

Gross Income for All Members of the Household

Household Size

Monthly Income

Annual Income

1

$1,632

$19,578

2

$2,215

$26,572

3

$2,798

$33,566

4

$3,380

$40,560

5

$3,963

$47,554

6

$4,546

$54,548

We do not directly administer CSFP.


To get more information:

  1. Visit CT Foodshare
    or
  2. Email contact-us@ctfoodshare.org
    or
  3. Call (203) 469-5000

Please note: You may only receive one total CSFP food package per month. If you are found to be receiving more than one box, you may no longer be able to participate in the program. 

You can be on SNAP benefits and also receive a CSFP box.

 
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