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Alaska Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Qualifications, Benefits, and Distribution Process

Learn about who qualifies for CSFP in Alaska, what food packages include, program eligibility details, and how distribution works across the state. Discover how CSFP complements other food assistance programs and funding statistics in Alaska.

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Alaska Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Qualifications, Benefits, and Distribution Process

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  1. CommoditySupplementalFoodProgram ALASKA CSFP CSFP

  2. Who qualifies for CSFP? At or below the 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines: • Pregnant women • New moms up to 1 year postpartum • Infants • Children up to 6 years At or below the 130% of Federal Poverty Guidelines • Seniors over 60 years who are

  3. What can I get on CSFP? A monthly package of nutritious foods • Canned meat • Vegetables • Fruit & juice • Cheese • Milk (Evap or Dried) • Cereal • Peanut butter or beans • Pasta, rice or potatoes • Infants get formula, juice, and cereal.

  4. If I am on WIC can I also be on CSFP? • No…Not really.... Family members can use both programs, but not for the same participant. • When your child ‘graduates’ from WIC at age 5 he or she can be on CSFP for another year, up to age 6. • Postpartum women who go off WIC at 6 months can be on CSFP for another 6 months

  5. How does it work? • State distributes federal funds • USDA commodities shipped to Food Bank of AK & Fairbanks Community Food Bank • Food boxes are packaged & boxes delivered to partner agencies* for distribution. • Participants pick up boxes from partner agencies or delivered • *over 22 partners statewide

  6. AK funding stats… Caseload

  7. Barriers to CSFP FY06 • Administrative requirements • Reduced federal funding – 11% cutback • Seniors are waitlisted (priority III) • Potential for elimination in 2007

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