CSFP: Senior Commodities Food program

Eligibility: Recipients of CSFP Food must be at least 60 years of age and under the income guideline set at 150% of the federal poverty level. You qualify for this program if you are a single-person household making $1,995 or less per month or a two-person household making $2,705 or less per month combined.
For each additional person in your household, add $710 to these limits to determine if you qualify.

Application & Recertification

If you are new to Sr. Commodities, please add an extra 10-15 minutes when picking up food to complete your CSFP application. If you are already signed up, please allow extra time to recertify each July.

Important Notes:

• You must show a valid ID when picking up your commodities.
• A single household may only receive one commodity box, and it is best if the person signed up for Senior Commodities is the primary shopper at Helena Food Share.
• Find distribution dates and additional income requirements in the green sidebar or below.

Senior Farmers Market Coupons

2026 coupons have been distributed. 2027 details will be available in May.

If you live in Lewis & Clark County, are 60 years old or older with an income at or below $2,461/month for a single-person household and $3,337/month for a two-person household, then you are eligible for $48 in Farmers’ Market Coupons. You can use the coupons starting June 20th and throughout the growing season to purchase nutritious, locally grown produce from the Helena Farmers’ Market, Johnson’s Nursery and Gardens, and Mid Valley Farm.

Important Notes:

• Coupons are limited and will be provided on a first-come/first-served basis.
• Be sure to bring your ID when picking up coupons — you must have it for the application process.
• Recipients must commit to using all coupons by the end of the farmers market season.
• Only 1 person per household may receive Senior Farmers’ Market coupons.