Membership

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As an Association Member you are able to view the monthly Board of Directors minutes, Association bylaws and exclusive workshop and training presentations from the annual conference. After you become a member, you will receive a user name and password. Click here to log-in to the Members Area.

Much of the work of the Association is performed through standing and special committees. The standing committees include Executive, Bylaws, National Conference Planning, Education, Nutrition and the Nominating and Elections committees appointed at the discretion of the Board or Executive Committee. After becoming a member, please consider joining a committee by contacting a Board member from the Contact Us page.

If you are a dues paying member and need access to the members only section, please contact Erika Westfall.

Membership

See the membership presentation, including dues structure here.

2026 Membership can be paid here

Association Members: Membership in the National CSFP Association is open to State Agencies, Indian Tribal Organizations, Local Agencies and subcontractors receiving funding to provide CSFP services. Membership in the Association is contingent upon timely receipt of annual dues and designates you as a “Member in Good Standing.” 2026 Membership is valid from the date you pay your dues through December 31, 2026.

Benefits of NCSFPA Membership

NCSFPA membership is an important investment in the strength and future of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Through the support and participation of our members, NCSFPA provides a collective national voice for CSFP and works to advance the program’s funding, policy, and visibility.

Your membership supports:

  • Advocacy and policy engagement with Congress, federal agencies, and national partners to support CSFP funding and priorities.
  • Representation with USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) on behalf of CSFP states and agencies.
  • Technical assistance and peer support for new and existing CSFP organizations and program staff.
  • Collaboration with national partners, including USDA, FRAC, Feeding America, AARP, and other organizations.
  • Education and advocacy efforts through NCSFPA’s Education Committee.
  • Promotion of the CSFP food package and increased awareness of the program’s impact on older adults.
  • A strong collective voice to address national policy and funding needs affecting CSFP.
  • Access to NCSFPA events and educational opportunities, including discounted registration for the National Conference when offered.

NCSFPA is led by a volunteer Board of Directors representing state and local agencies and organizations involved in CSFP. Your membership helps ensure that CSFP providers and participants have a strong voice at the national level.

Join NCSFPA and help strengthen the future of CSFP.

Pay your Membership Dues here. You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. If paying by check, please print out a copy of the confirmation page or email, and include it with your payment.

W-9 available upon request.

Once you have completed your registration, please complete and return this form to ncsfppa@gmail.com, letting us know each person who should be covered by your membership.

Elections

Elections are held on on annual basis, and positions are open to all members.
See a slide presentation on elections here.
Watch the elections video presentation here.

All Board Positions:

  • Monthly BOD Conference Call attendance (call duration generally 1 hour per month).
  • Attendance at the BOD Annual Meeting held prior to the NCSFPA Conference. The NCSFPA does not have funding to support travel and conference fees for individual BOD Members to this meeting.
  • BOD members each are encouraged to join one of the Association’s standing Committees which include: By Laws, Conference Planning, Education, Nominations, Nutrition Education, and other various subcommittees as appointed at the discretion of the President.
  • Follow up as requested by the Education Committee on ongoing legislative issues via letter writing and calls.

President:

Preside at all meetings of the Board, chair the Executive Committee, sign contracts, grants, fiscal and legal documents authorized by the Board, appoint committee chairs in conjunction with the Executive Committee, however, ultimately with board approval and represent the Association in relations with the US Department of Agriculture and other groups.

Vice President:

Fulfill the duties of President when the President is not available, and who shall assume the office of President when that office is vacated.

Treasurer:

Maintain records of membership, income, and disbursement; make payments authorized by the President; provide financial reports to the Association; receive registration fees for the annual National Conference; prepare an annual budget for recommendation to the Board

Secretary:

Keep official records of all meetings of the general membership, the Board, subcommittees (as requested), the Executive Committee, and disburses these to the BOD for approval. Gathers and disburses correspondence from the various board committees to the membership, disseminates newsletters, posts info to the website and assists with grant funding proposals as requested by the President.