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Stockbox

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

What is Stockbox?
Stockbox is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), also known as the Stockbox Program. This is a federal program that provides a nutritious monthly package of food. In Wisconsin, Stockbox is only available to residents of Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.

What foods does Stockbox provide?
Foods  include nonperishable items, such as canned fruits and vegetables; juice; canned meats; dried and canned milk; cereals and grains; peanut butter, dried beans; rice, instant potatoes or pasta, and cheese.

Who is eligible for Stockbox?
In Milwaukee, Stockbox is available only to income eligible:
  l Children under 6 years old
    l Non-breastfeeding women up to 6 months postpartum
    l Seniors 60 years and older

What are the income guidelines for Stockbox?
Stockbox follows the same income guidelines as WIC.

How can Stockbox help a family on WIC?
Family members who are on WIC may not participate in both WIC and Stockbox.  However, you may have some family members on WIC and other family members on Stockbox.  For example, you may have a baby on WIC and a five year old on Stockbox.

Where can I go for Stockbox?
Call 211 for more information and locations.
  

Stockbox helps people who are no longer eligible for WIC . . .
5 year olds and non-breastfeeding women who are 6 to 12 months postpartum

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, RM 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 
 

This page was last revised on 09/14/2007