Programs
For Seniors

Fighting Hunger

Supporting Seniors, One Meal At A Time

Food insecurity casts a heavy burden on many seniors in our community, affecting not only their nutrition but also their overall health, independence, and quality of life. Limited mobility, fixed incomes, and rising costs of living often force older adults to make impossible choices between food, medication, and other essential needs.

To support our aging neighbors, the San Antonio Food Bank offers critical programs like the Senior Food Box Program (CSFP) and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Through partnerships with local community centers, nonprofits, and dedicated volunteers, these initiatives provide nutritious meals and fresh produce to ensure no senior has to face hunger alone. Every senior deserves the dignity of a full plate and the security of knowing where their next meal will come from.

By standing together, we can bring comfort, nourishment, and hope to those who spent their lives caring for others.

Commodity Supplemental
Food Program

CSFP provides eligible seniors (60 and older) with a monthly box of nutritious, shelf-stable groceries to support their health and well-being.

Project HOPE

Project HOPE provides seniors (60 and older) facing food insecurity with nutritious food and essential groceries to support their health, independence, and well-being.

Farmers Market
Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) offers eligible seniors the chance to purchase fresh produce by utilizing SFMNP vouchers at designated farmers markets.

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Contact Us.

Have questions about food assistance or benefits? Our Client Services team is ready to help. Contact us today for support and guidance. Our phone lines are open:

Monday-Friday | 8 AM – 6PM & Saturday 9AM – 3PM

210.431.8326

Feeding Hope

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides eligible seniors with a monthly box of nutritious, shelf-stable groceries to support their health and well-being. These food packages help bridge the gap for seniors facing food insecurity, ensuring they have access to essential nutrients to maintain a balanced diet.

The San Antonio Food Bank distributes CSFP boxes through a network of community partners, ensuring seniors receive food in a safe, accessible, and dignified manner. New distribution sites are selected based on community need, program sustainability, and the ability to serve seniors effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for CSFP?

Seniors must be at least 60 years old and meet the income guidelines below to qualify for CSFP. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to get a box.
 
 

Contact the closest site to you to schedule an appointment to sign up for the program. Please be sure to bring a picture ID that presents your identification.

Every month, each CSFP participant receives a free box of 30 to 35 pounds of groceries. Exact contents vary, but every box includes cereals, juices, proteins, peanut butter or dry beans, milk, grains, canned fruits and vegetables, and 2 pounds of cheese.

At this time, CSFP is not available for home delivery.

Yes, CSFP participants may choose to designate one or more proxies when they sign up for the program. A proxy is someone who has permission to pick up a CSFP box on the participant’s behalf when they are not able to pick up the box in person. We encourage seniors who are unable to pick up themselves to have family members, friends, or neighbors act as their proxies and attend the distribution on their behalf.

If you are hoping to pick up food on behalf of a senior who is not yet a CSFP participant, you can sign them up for the program on their behalf by providing a signed note and a copy of their picture ID for CSFP. Make sure the signed note includes their name, your name, a statement that the senior is appointing you to be their proxy, their signature, and the date.

For more information about CSFP, please contact:

CSFP
csfp@safoodbank.org

“The San Antonio Food Bank has become a lifeline in times when life gets overwhelming”

Duane
San Antonio Neighbor

Nourishing Our Community

Project HOPE

Project HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly) provides seniors (60 and older) facing food insecurity with nutritious food and essential groceries to support their health, independence, and well-being. Through monthly distributions, seniors receive fresh produce, protein, and pantry staples, helping them maintain a balanced diet on a fixed income.

The San Antonio Food Bank partners with community organizations, senior centers, and volunteers to ensure Project HOPE food distributions are accessible, reliable, and delivered with dignity. New distribution sites are selected based on community need, program sustainability, and the ability to serve seniors effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for Project HOPE?

Seniors must be at least 60 years old and meet the income guidelines below to qualify for Project HOPE. Each qualifying senior in a household can sign up separately to get a box.
 

Contact the closest site to you to schedule an appointment to sign up for the program. Please be sure to bring a picture ID that proves your name and age, a proof of address such as a utility bill, and proof of income such as an SSI award letter or current paystubs.

Project HOPE offers between 35-45 lbs of perishable/non-perishable food. Exact contents vary, though items selected would include fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy and grains.

At this time, the Project HOPE program does not offer delivery service.

Yes, Project HOPE participants may choose to designate a proxy when they sign up for the program. A proxy is someone who has permission to pick up on the participant’s behalf when they are not able to pick up in person. We encourage seniors who are unable to pick up themselves to have family members, friends, or neighbors act as their proxies and attend the distribution on their behalf.

From Our Farm To Your Table

Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to support their health and well-being. Through seasonal vouchers, seniors can obtain nutritious produce from participating farmers’ markets, helping them maintain a balanced diet while supporting local agriculture.

The San Antonio Food Bank collaborates with local farmers, community organizations, and senior centers to ensure seniors have convenient access to fresh, high-quality food. Program locations are selected based on community need, sustainability, and the ability to serve seniors effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for SFMNP vouchers?

Bring your photo ID to any participating SAFB farmers market and our staff will walk you through the process. You can also visit the client services department at the San Antonio Food Bank. Located at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227.

No. Each participant can receive only voucher booklet per year. Available only while supplies last.No. Each participant can receive only voucher booklet per year. Available only while supplies last.

Yes. FMNP & SFMNP vouchers must be used by October 31, 2025.

You can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Senior participants may also use SFMNP vouchers to purchase honey.

Seniors wishing to receive SFMNP vouchers must be at least 60 years of age and meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture income eligibility guidelines.

Visit the SAFB Farmers Markets page for details and to explore the full 2025 calendar of participating locations.

Looking For Additional Resources?

You may be eligible for state or federal benefits assistance like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, and others that can help put food on the table. Our benefits assistance team is available to help guide you through the process of screening, applying, or renewing your benefits.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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