The Food Distribution Program provides USDA donated foods to qualifying low-income Native American households as an alternative to the SNAP program.  The Food Distribution Program’s goal is to provide timely services to any eligible household while preserving their pride and dignity.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,
color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)       mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)       fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)       email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either an EEO or program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

For any other information dealing with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues, persons should either contact the USDA SNAP Hotline Number at (800) 221-5689, which is also in Spanish or call the State Information/Hotline Numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by State); found online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Where can I go for more information?

For an application or additional information, you may visit or contact a Food Distribution Center near you.

What foods are available through FDPIR?

Click for USDA Food List

Each month, participating households receive a food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. Participants may select from over 70 products including:

• Meats: Frozen ground beef, beef roast, turkey ham and chicken, canned meats, poultry and fish.
• Fruits: Canned fruits, plums, raisins, fresh fruit, dried nut mix
• Pasta: Macaroni and cheese, whole grain pasta, elbow macaroni, spaghetti, egg noodles
• Dairy: Cheese, egg mix; and lowfat ultra high temperature milk, nonfat dry milk and evaporated milk, butter
• Grains: Flour, cornmeal, blue corn  meal, whole wheat tortillas, bakery mix, reduced sodium-crackers, cereal, farina, oatmeal, rice,
• Vegetables: Canned vegetables and soups, low-fat refried beans, dried beans, dehydrated potatoes
• Juices: 64 fl. oz. of apple, cranberry apple, grape, grapefruit, orange, tomato
• Nuts: Peanuts and peanut butter
• Oil: Vegetable Oil

Participants can choose fresh produce instead of canned fruits and vegetables.