Nourishing Utah's Seniors: 15 Years of CSFP's Impact with Arie Van De Graaff

In this episode of Hunger Solutions in Utah, host Brittney Johnson interviews Arie Van De Graaff from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) to celebrate the program's 15th anniversary in Utah. Together, they explore how CSFP has been supporting low-income seniors for over 50 years by providing essential nutrition assistance. Arie shares insights into the program’s impact, its collaboration with other food assistance initiatives like SNAP, and how the proxy and delivery systems make food more accessible to seniors in need. From exciting plans for the upcoming anniversary to the challenges and successes of addressing food insecurity among Utah's seniors, this episode covers it all. Tune in to learn how CSFP is changing lives and how you can support hunger relief efforts in your community!

Apply for CSFP: https://www.utahfoodbank.org/csfp/

Locate a Participating Farmers Market (senior voucher program): https://www.uah.org/get-help/senior-farmer-s-market-program

Disclaimer: This material was funded by USDA'sSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- SNAP.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination, including harassment. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.usu.edu/equity/non-discrimination⁠⁠⁠⁠.