Rocky’s Nutrition staff manages the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, Powell, Meagher and Jefferson Counties. Through CSFP, participants can receive regular allocations every other month of free food to supplement their own food purchases. Locations for pickup vary among the communities that Rocky serves, but are publicized locally. CSFP Foods often include canned fruit, vegetables, meat, juice, cereals, dry milk, evaporated milk, cheese, pasta, beans, and peanut butter.
PURPOSE
The program intends to assist participants on fixed incomes by providing better nutrition and extending budgets for prescriptions and other regular fixed costs. The program provides nutrition education information as well.
TO QUALIFY
Participants must be Montana residents, 60 years or older, and meet an income requirement.
CIVIL RIGHTS NONDISCRIMINATION 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, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
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 Agency (State of local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may 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 complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) found here at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, or 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 Assistance 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
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Volunteer Information
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Complete this form to apply for the CSFP Program.
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One of the services Rocky's Senior Nutrition Program offers eligible participants is a food box through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Every two months, we distribute boxes consisting of a combination of dry cereals, shelf-stable milk, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, canned meat (beef, chicken, or tuna), juices, and an array of other essential food items. These products help our participants supplement their monthly nutrition needs and decrease their grocery costs, allowing them to save the "extra" income for other important items like prescriptions, pet food, and rent.
Large pallets of food are delivered to a warehouse. We need your help sorting and packaging these items into single participant allotments so they can be delivered to the participants who need them.
This is a PHYSICALLY DEMANDING JOB. Volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. and should be comfortable standing/working on cement floors in a warehouse. That being said, you can get a great workout while helping seniors!
** This is hard and tiring work! If you are bringing a child, we ask that the child be 15 or older.
*** Light snacks and drinks will be provided
