Arizona Commodity Supplemental Foods Program (CSFP) [Food Plus] is a federal food distribution program. The participants are pregnant, breast-feeding, and postpartum women, children, and elderly persons who meet income and residence guidelines.

How to Become a Client

• Call 1-800-252-5942 to locate the CSFP agency nearest you
• Bring proof of income – One of the following for everyone who works:
  • Paycheck
  • Tax return
  • Letter from employer
  • Individuals with proof of AHCCCS or TANF that meet WIC/CSFP income eligibility
• Bring proof of residency or identity (one of the following):
  • Driver’s license
  • Utility bill
  • Official identification

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Must be one of the following categories:
   • Pregnant woman
   • Breastfeeding woman
   • Postpartum woman to 12 months
   • Children 1-6 years of age
   • Elderly (60 years or older)
2. Meet income guidelines
3. Must be a resident of Arizona

Participant Benefits include:

• CSFP Food Package
• Nutrition Education
• Premature births are reduced
• Low birth rates are reduced
• Reduction of malnutrition in the elderly
• Immunization referrals

Nutrition Education
Nutrition information is provided to all CSFP participants. Nutrition education stresses the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Special emphasis is placed on the nutritional needs of the client. The nutrition information assists the client in achieving a positive change in food habits to result in improved nutritional status. Use of supplemental foods enables the client to prevent nutrition related problems.

Each CSFP clinic will provide appropriate nutrition information to all participants using at least two nutrition contacts within a six month certification period, annually for elderly clients. The nutrition education contacts in the form of a wide variety of nutrition education material.

Resources:
The USDA Commodity Food Network
Arizona CSFP Policy and Procedures Manual