Commodities Supplemental Food Program

In 2000, the North Texas Food Bank became the first CSFP (also known as PAN-People and Nutrition in Dallas) distributor in Texas. This program provides surplus USDA commodities for Dallas County residents who meet one of the following requirements:

• 60 and older
• Children under 6 not receiving assistance from WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program)
• Pregnant or postpartum women not receiving assistance from WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program)

Each month, 7,500 eligible participants receive an estimated 32 pounds of surplus USDA commodities at 98 PAN distribution sites in Dallas County. PAN is a partnership of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Health & Human Services Commission, Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. and the North Texas Food Bank.

For more information, email our CSFP Coordinator Rosie Hernandez or call her at 214.330.1396.

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