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SENIOR NUTRITION

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Developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), CSFP improves the health of low-income seniors at least 60 years of age, by adding nutritious food to their diets. Eligible seniors receive a free monthly food box that includes nutrition information and helpful recipes.

  • 2021 CSFP Application English (PDF)
  • 2021 CSFP Application Spanish (PDF)

Solving Hunger in Idaho

AARP estimates that 52% of our more than 110,000 senior residents rely on Social Security for half of their family income.

Unfortunately, almost one in four Idaho seniors depends on Social Security for 90% or more of their family income. It’s not surprising then that when you factor in out-of-pocket medical expenses, 15% of our older residents are living in poverty. With America getting older–by 2030 nearly one in five U.S residents will be 65 or older–we know the percentage of seniors in poverty will increase, especially in rural communities. In response to this demographic shift, The Idaho Foodbank is increasing its effort to serve the needs of older Idahoans.

Other Programs Available for Seniors

Cooking Matters

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Our Cooking Matters classes, while available to all ages, help seniors on a fixed income select and prepare foods that will ensure they get the nutrition they need. Special classes are also available for seniors with dietary requirements imposed by serious health conditions such as diabetes.

Learn More

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Sometimes I have to choose between buying food and paying my bills, this really helps.

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Download the 2020 Senior Hunger Impact Report

Senior Hunger

Senior Nutrition Programs Sponsor

 

Idaho Commission on Aging

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov


This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Main Warehouse and Administrative Offices
 3630 E. Commercial Court
Meridian, ID 83642
208-336-9643
info@idahofoodbank.org

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The Idaho Foodbank has been awarded a four-star rating for 11 consecutive years.

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