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Chester County Food Bank
Chester County Senior Food Box Program (CCSFBP)

Is a Chester County Food Bank program that helps seniors gain access to nutritious foods so they can better improve their health.

If you or someone you know is at least 60 yrs. old and has low income (below 150%), please register for the CCSFBP box that is available to qualifying seniors each month.

Each box may contain packaged fruit, non-perishable proteins, vegetables, carbyhydraes & dairy!!

Proof of age is required at sign up. There is no charge for this food. If you qualify then CCSFBP Box can be picked up the 1st Monday of every month between 1:00-3:00pm.

FREE FOOD FOR SENIORS

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
PA SENIOR FOOD BOX PROGRAM

What do you need to know to be eligible?

• If you are 60 years of age or older.
• If your total household income is below 150%.
  • Household 1 person: Monthly income $1,957
  • Household 2 people: Monthly income $2,644

What will you receive in the food box

• FRUITS & JUICES: 1 juice & 3 fruits or 1 juice, 2 fruits, 1 raisin
• VEGETABLES: 6-8 vegetables & dehydrated potatoes
• CHEESE: 2-pound block
• MILK: 2 UHT milk –32 oz each
• MEAT, POULTRY & FISH: 1 beef or 1 chili & 1 poultry or fish
• PLANT-BASED PROTEIN: 3 peanut butter, canned beans, dry beans, or lentils
• CEREALS: 2 dry, farina, rolled oats or grits
• PASTA & RICE: 2 pasta or white/brown rice
  

For more information and qualifications for both programs

contact

Sally Arter

(610) 932-5244
12 East Locust Street
Oxford, PA 19363

WHAT IS INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE?

From time to time we all know we need information but have no idea how to find answers.

REFER WEB

The Chester County Department of Human Services is pleased to introduce Refer Web, an Information and Referral web-based application. Simply visit their website at www.chesco.org/human. Once on the site, locate the Refer Web icon, click on it and start searching.

WHO IS SALLY ARTER?

Sally is the Center's very own Information & Assistance Specialist. Her responsibilities included helping you find the answers to your questions.

The Oxford Senior Center is a member agency of the