Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR)
The FDPIR provides commodity foods to low-income households, including the elderly residing on Indian reservations in the state. This is an alternative to the Food Stamp Program because many households do not have easy access to food stores.
To Qualify
You must complete an application for Food Distribution. When you are interviewed, you may need to provide:
- Pay check stubs
- Social Security, SSI benefits
- TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
- General Assistance
- VA (Veterans benefits)
- Pensions or retirement benefits
- Unemployment or Workers Compensation benefits
- Child Support or Alimony
- Dependant Care Expenses
- Bank Account Statements
Income Guidelines Effective October 1, 2018
The income limits listed are based on the net monthly income after the allowable deductions are taken. Allowable deductions are:
- Dependent Care Deduction
- Earned Income Deduction
- Medicare Part B Medical Insurance and Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Premiums
- Child Support Deduction
Click the link below for the FDPIR Distribution Schedules