Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Program Description
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides commodity foods to low-income households on Indian reservations, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations and in the State of Oklahoma. Households qualify for the program based on their income and resources, and must be re-certified at least every 12 months. Many Native Americans participate in the FDPIR as an alternative to the Food Stamp Program, usually because they do not have easy access to food stores. Households may not participate in FDPIR and the Food Stamp Program in the same month.

FDPIR offers a variety of commodities to help participants maintain a balanced diet. In many locations, fresh produce may be selected in lieu of canned fruit and vegetables. Program participants also receive nutrition education to help them make the most nutritious use of the USDA commodity foods.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be an Alaskan Native or Native American/American Indian with a bank balance (savings and checking combined) of less than $3,001. To qualify you must also have an annual income before taxes that is no more than $10,201 if one person lives in the household; $13,225 if two people live in the household; $16,249 if three people live in the household; $19,261 if four people live in the household; $22,285 if five people live in the household; $25,309 if six people live in the household; $28,321 if seven people live in the household; or $31,345 if more than seven people live in the household.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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