FCS MAC

WELCOME TO THE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN (MAC) PROGRAM

MAC is the Minnesota name for the CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program).

Who qualifies for MAC?

These are the standards to participate in MAC:

Children age 5 to 6 years old and Women who are not breast feeding and have a baby between 6 months and one year old.

You must live in the State of Minnesota;

You do not need to be a citizen of the United States.

Your family’s income must be within the guidelines set by MAC (185% of poverty level). The USDA increases the guidelines for inflation once each year.

You must not be receiving WIC (Women, Infants & Children) support.

What does MAC provide?

Foods are chosen because they contain the nutrients needed for good growth and development.

Women and children get these foods monthly:

Dry and canned evaporated milk and cheese

Ready to eat or hot cereal

Instant potatoes or rice or macaroni or spaghetti

Canned juice, fruits, and vegetables

Protein: Canned beef, pork, chicken, meatball stew, tuna, salmon or egg mix

Three times a year: peanut butter and dry beans

Foods for infants or infant formula with iron, infant cereal, and apple juice.

MAC is a supplemental, not a total food program. You can take the money you save from not having to buy these kinds of foods and use it to buy other foods needed for a balanced intake. As a suggestion, some of these other foods can be fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, cheese, yogurt, bread, tortillas, or meat and fish.

Registering:

Toll-free

1-800-365-0270

218-299-7314

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