Senior Programs
Ensuring that seniors have access to nutritious foods that meet their health needs.
Serving Low-Income Seniors Throughout 12-Counties.
The North Texas Food Bank directly partners with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to distribute a senior food box program called CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program), locally known as PAN (People and Nutrition). If eligible, a participant can receive a pre-packaged box of non-perishables once a month provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at one of the multiple distribution sites. Each month, those who are 60 years and above can receive an estimated 35 lbs of USDA commodities in Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Fannin, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, Grayson, Rockwall, and Navarro counties.
Who is eligible for CSFP (PAN)?
- Must be 60 years or older
- Must be resident of one of the 12 counties NTFB serves: Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Fannin, Delta, Hopkins, Lamar, Grayson, Rockwall, and Navarro counties
- Must meet governmental income guidelines*
*Please contact the CSFP (PAN) Team office to see if you are income-eligible at (214) 367-3123 or csfpteam@ntfb.org.
How do I sign up?
Those interested in enrolling must visit one of our distribution sites with the following information:
- Types of ID: (Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Health card, Identification card, Driver license, Military ID, Veteran ID, Passport, Refugee visa)
- Due to the income requirements, applicants must be familiar with their gross monthly income (If applicant recognizes multiple household members, must know all gross incomes combined)
CSFP (PAN) Locations
What if I am homebound and cannot visit a distribution location?
If a senior is unable to apply or pick up their PAN Box in person, a designated proxy may do so on their behalf by first completing the Proxy Form.
For enrollment, the proxy can submit the Participant Application and bring it to a CSFP distribution with the senior’s personal ID, or email scans of both documents to csfpteam@ntfb.org.
For box pick up, the proxy must bring the senior’s CSFP ID number along with the proxy’s own personal ID.
Not Eligible for CSFP?
View additional NTFB food assistance options
Mobile Distribution Schedule
NTFB’s mobile pantry travels across the metroplex! View the MP schedule here.
SNAP Information
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) addresses the nutritional needs of low-income families.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. / Esta institucion es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.