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 households on Indian reservations, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations. See also:

• FDPIR Fact Sheet
• Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
• Foods Available List
• Household and Material Fact Sheets

USDA's food distribution programs support consumers and American agricultural producers through purchases of 100% American-grown and -produced foods for use by schools and institutions.

Learn about The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which supplements diets of eligible, low-income Americans by providing emergency food and nutrition assistance. See also:

• TEFAP Fact Sheet
• Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply
• TEFAP Food Fact Sheets and Recipes

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. 

Learn more about the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Find answers to common questions, and check to see if you may qualify for benefits. 

Find out if you qualify for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and get information on how to apply for benefits.