To be eligible for FDPIR, households must be one of the following:
The ITOs/SAs are responsible for certifying households based on national eligibility criteria. The income standards vary by household size and are based on 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines adjusted by the applicable SNAP standard deduction.
Households must be recertified at least every 12 months; elderly and disabled households may be certified for up to 24 months. Households may not participate in FDPIR and SNAP in the same month.
For a summary of FDPIR eligibility requirements, including income standards and deductions, please visit the How to Apply webpage.
To determine whether you are eligible for FDPIR and to apply for benefits, you must contact the Indian Tribal Organization or State agency responsible for administering FDPIR in the area where you live.
Contact information can be found on the Food Distribution Programs contact list or by calling the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-348-6479.
For more information, visit the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR's) homepage.
You may also email us at:
USDAFoods@fns.usda.gov
10.567 | |
Federally Recognized Tribes | |
Yes | |
Mandatory | |
Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations, State Agencies | |
Yes | |
The average monthly participation for the fiscal year 2016 was 93,000 people. | |
No | |
No | |
Currently, 102 tribal organizations and 3 State agencies receive funding to administer the program and support approximately 276 tribes in receiving benefits through FDPIR. |