Food Distribution Programs

Find information about Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a program that helps eligible individuals by supplementing their diets with USDA commodity foods. See also:

• CSFP Program Fact Sheet
• Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
• CSFP Foods Fact Sheets and Recipes

Learn how Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides commodity foods to low-income Native American families living on, and households residing in designated areas near, reservations. See also:

• FDPIR Fact Sheet
• Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
• Foods Available List
• Household Product Information Sheets and Recipes

Get information about USDA's food distribution programs to support American agriculture and provide nourishment for those in need. 

Learn about The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which supplements the diets of low-income Americans by providing emergency food assistance at no cost. See also:

• TEFAP Fact Sheet
• Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
• TEFAP List of Available Foods

Find answers to common questions about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). You can also check to see if you may be eligible for benefits by answering a few questions. 

Find out if you are eligible for food assistance through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and receive monthly packages of healthy food. 

Learn how to get immediate food help from government and private organizations, and where to find food in your area.