Most families trust that their elderly loved one will be well taken care of in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility — as these facilities are designed to keep seniors safe and healthy.

Unfortunately, there are reports of older adult residents being seriously injured or dying in nursing homes throughout the United States. 

Senior Food Box Program:
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)


For more information, please call 503-233-5533

Mainspring will be CLOSED for summer break August 26th - September 2nd

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503-233-5533 Ext. 101

For pre-registered seniors

  • Case Managers or Seniors, please contact Kyle Urban at 503-233-5533 x102 for more information about our Senior Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

  • To become a recipient of a Federal Senior Food Program Box, Please fill one out in person.

What are Senior Food Boxes?

Mainspring provides USDA senior food boxes and 2lbs of cheese through the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) one (1) time per month. To qualify for this program participants must be at least 60 years of age or older and have a total monthly income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Currently Mainspring distributes and delivers to 800 senior food boxes per month. There is an active waiting list. If you or someone you know would like to sign up for this program, please contact us at 503-233-5533 for more information about the application process.

Mainspring participates in legislative advocacy to promote funding and programs that address economic hardship including food insecurity.