Open toolbar WELCOME ABOUT US CHILDREN & FAMILIES HOUSING SENIORS ADULT MEDICAL DAY SERVICES COMMUNITY CONTACT US MY GROCERIES TO GO! MY GROCERIES TO GO! What is My Groceries to Go! The Commodity Supplemental Food Program ( C S F P ) — is a federal program that provides food to low-income seniors. Through partnerships with local nonprofits like the Maryland Food Bank (MFB), the program distributes boxes of nutritious USDA foods into senior communities. My Groceries to Go! is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve health status and reduce nutritional risk. The Maryland Department of Aging administers this federal grant for the state of Maryland and partners with the Maryland Food Bank for day-to-day program operations including the preparation and distribution of food boxes to eligible participants. The Baltimore City Division of Aging CARE Services plays an indispensable role as the city’s focal point for coordinating services for older adults by offering its expertise to inform the selection of distribution sites and innovative educational outreach. “The My Groceries to Go! supplemental food program allows us to provide nutritious meals to our most precious citizens,” said Secretary of Aging Rona E. Kramer. “We are excited about our partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and the USDA because, with their help, we are able to expand our goal of keeping our senior citizens healthy.” The program also encourages participants to take charge of their nutritional health by including recipes, tips, and educational information in the boxes that promote a healthy diet. Must be 60 years old or older and meet income guidelines. Get Food and Facts My Groceries to Go! offers monthly pantry essentials to help you maximize your food and nutrition. Monthly boxes are distributed in select communities. How Does it Work? 1. Delivered – Foods are delivered to a local agency and then to a convenient location for pick up by you or your proxy. 2. Pick-up – Participants will receive information on when, where, and how they can pick up their food box. Boxes are estimated at 25-40 pounds so access to a cart or a helping hand is strongly recommended. 3. Enjoy – the foods provided to create your own nutritious meal. Tips and recipes are also provided. Applying in three steps: 1. Call your local agency to learn more HRDC – 301-759-1701 2. Attend a certification event with the following information on hand Proof of identity Proof of residency 3. Pick up your box using the information provided by the local company 4. Enjoy! Contact for more information: Lee Anne at 301-783-1752 or Brendall at 301-783-1755 HRDC 125 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502 What’s In The Box? Tuna and/or Chicken (Canned) Cheese Pasta and Rice Fruits and Vegetables (Canned) Bottled Juice Peanut Butter Cereal Beans Milk Recipes Nutrition Tips To be eligible for the My Groceries to Go! CSFP, you must: Be at least 60 years of age Meet the following income guidelines: Household Size Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income 1 $16,744 $1,396 $322 2 $22,646 $1,888 $436 3 $28,548 $2,379 $549 4 $34,450 $2,871 $663 5 $40,352 $3,363 $776 6 $46,254 $3,855 $890 7 $52,156 $4,347 $1003 8 $58,058 $4,839 $1117 Each additional member add $5,902 $492 $114 Income Guidelines Updated 3/12/2021 USDA Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission 125 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-5970 301-722-0937 Fax Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission 125 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-5970 301-722-0937 Fax Email IT@alleganyhrdc.org with any problems on this web site