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

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For Pre-Registered Seniors
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Please call us at 503-233-5533 Ext. 101

  • For Case Managers or Seniors:
    To learn more about our Senior Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), please contact:

    Deborah Wiser
    Food Distribution & Facilities Manager
    📞 503-233-5533 x103
    📧 dwiser@mainspringpdx.org

    Interested in receiving a Federal Senior Food Program Box?
    Reach out to Deborah directly to get started!

What Are Senior Food Boxes?

Mainspring provides USDA Senior Food Boxes—including 2 lbs of cheese—through the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) once per month.

To qualify, participants must:

  • Be 60 years of age or older

  • Have a monthly income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level

📦 Mainspring currently distributes and delivers to 800 seniors each month.
📝 Please note: There may be an active waiting list.

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us at:
📞 503-233-5533
for more information about the application process.

Mainspring also actively supports legislative advocacy to promote funding and programs that address economic hardship and food insecurity.