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About the Food Distribution Program
The Food Stamp Act of 1977 created the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) as an alternative to Food Stamps. The program is administered at the federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. The FDPIR is administered locally by either Indian Tribal Organizations (ITO’s) or an Agency of a State Government. The Program is intended to provide families and persons with low-income access to a more nutritious diet and to encourage better eating patterns among the nation’s children.
The Food Distribution Program is currently distributing around 84 different food items. This includes fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and frozen meats.
About Us
The Pawnee Nation Food Distribution Program is located at the Roam Chief Building on the corner of Beck Drive and Morris Road.
Our office hours are Monday through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The hours for distributing food is Monday though Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Food Distribution staff is: Florissa Kanuho – Supervisor, Keith Lyons – Warehouseman, and Charisma Howell – Certification Worker.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you will need the following information:
Participant need to be a member of a federally recognized tribe with a Certificate Degree of Indian Blood Card (CDIB)
Income Verification – This is all current income in the last 30 days for the household. The program has an income Eligibility Limit for each household size. There are deductions for Dependent Care, Medicare Part B Medical Insurance Premium, Child Support, and an Earned Income deduction. A household with no income will be given forms provided by the program.
Proof of Residency – This is a current utility bill or rent receipt with the participant’s name and address on it. The service area includes Pawnee County and Northern part of Payne County.
Social Security cards of all household members to be on the program.
Application needs to be filled out completely.
For your information:
You cannot participate on the Food Distribution Program and Food Stamp Program at the same time.
If you bring in all information requested and found to be eligible for the program, you can pick up your food on the day you apply.
Households denied from the program may appeal the determination by requesting a Fair Hearing to review ineligibility ruling.
If you would like more information or have any further questions, you can contact the program at (918) 762-2541 Ext. 21 or 26.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.”
To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W.Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD) “USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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Last Updated: March 14, 2005
