Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

FDPIR provides USDA Foods to income-eligible households living on Indian reservations, and to Indian Tribal households residing in approved areas near reservations or approved service areas in Oklahoma. Many households participate in FDPIR as an alternative to SNAP because they do not have easy access to SNAP offices or authorized food stores. USDA purchases and ships USDA Foods selected by Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and State agencies (SAs) from a list of available foods. The list of available USDA Foods includes over 100 domestically purchased items, including: frozen and canned meats and fish, canned and dry beans, peanut butter and nuts, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, cereal, and other grains, dairy, and oil/butter. Through a partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program provides domestically grown and produced fresh fruits and vegetables, and fresh eggs, to include in the FDPIR food package. USDA provides ITOs and SAs with funds for program administrative costs. Program benefits for eligible households are provided in the form of a supplemental monthly food package, selected by the household in accordance with Federal guide rates that are based on household size.