Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Maine Seniors is now expanding for those who live in Maine and meet income guidelines.

Seniors in all Maine counties can access nutritious food boxes by applying through their county’s supporting agency. Each food box, valued at $50, contains a variety of canned fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, pasta, rice, peanut butter, juice, shelf-stable milk, cereals and cheese. Participating seniors pick up their boxes at a designated time and place each month.

How to apply: Contact the supporting agency for your County of residence. For Cumberland, Oxford and York Counties, contact Wayside Food Programs at (207) 775- 4939

Eligibility: must be 60+ years old, live in Maine, and have an income at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

For more info, contact Jim Britt at (207) 480-0558.