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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Grocery cart filled with fruits and vegetablesThe South Carolina Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of participants by supplementing their diets with nutritious U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity foods. The program is administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) and funded by the USDA.

The population served by CSFP is similar to that served by USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), but CSFP also serves older persons (age 60 and above), and provides food packages rather than the checks that WIC participants receive. Eligible women, infants and children cannot participate in both WIC and CSFP at the same time.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) manages the food ordering process. The three Second Harvest Food Banks in South Carolina receive, warehouse, and package the commodities. They partner with local organizations to determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food packages, and provide nutrition education.
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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