Senior Box Program

Provides a monthly box of food to low-income seniors to improve the health, nutrition and well-being of their lives.

Senior box program helps with food insecurity

About

The Senior Box Program distributes Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) food from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that is managed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to income-eligible seniors (60+). Just over 11,000 seniors in the Houston area benefit from this federally funded effort.

In addition to distributing a monthly box of shelf-stable CSFP food (valued at $50 retail) to neighbors, the Senior Box Program has expanded its outreach to include distributing produce and other health-related items to seniors both inside and outside of Harris County.

2024 Senior Box Income Eligibility Guidelines

Download the Senior Box Program Fact Sheet

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Qualifications

Who is Eligible for Senior Box Program CSFP food assistance from the USDA?

– Residents of the following counties where we distribute: Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Waller, Walker, Chambers, Liberty, Fort Bend
– Seniors who are age 60 (and over)
– Seniors with household income that does not exceed the following guidelines:
– The total household income for a household of 1 must be no more than $1,632.
– The total household income for a household of 2 must be no more than $2,215.

How do I sign up?

– You must sign up in person at a distribution site. Please refer to the map on the “Senior Box Sites” tab for a list of location days/times.
– To apply, you will need to present an ID (proof generally includes: driver’s license, military ID, veteran ID, health card, identification card, birth or baptismal certificate, passport, refugee visa)
– Applicants will be asked to provide age, income, and residency information. Proof is not required.

Best efforts will be made to serve all who qualify, but eligible seniors may be placed on a “Waiting List” if the monthly caseload has been exceeded.