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The Food Distribution Program
on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
A tribal capacity building
opportunity, helping to
eliminate hunger.
• The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
(FDPIR) is a nutritional food assistance program available
to federally recognized tribes through the USDA Food
Nutrition Service (34 years old)
• It is an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP), A.K.A. Food Stamp Program.
• The program is available to any income-eligible household
family residing on an Indian reservation or in federally
recognized tribal community, or to any income-eligible
family living in a tribally approved near area (service area)
so long as the family contains at least one federally
recognized tribal member.
Basic FDPIR Requirements
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Be a federally recognized tribe
Authorize ANTHC, via resolution, to assist in pre-requisites to start-up
Show proof tribe has an existing storage area, with enough room for a
refrigerator, a freezer, and shelving (12’ x 12’ minimum space).
Show proof tribe has a private area where applicants can be interviewed
and screened for financial eligibility; have secure locking file cabinets or
files that can be secured and locked in a separate room.
Designate a dependable administrative resources (staff), with the
minimum office and computer literacy skills to administer the program
and maintain records and provide monthly reports.
Active Tribes Administering FDPIR
& Tribal Resolutions Received (needing follow-up)
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Agdaagux Tribal Council (King Cove)
Alakanuk Tribal Council
Chitina Traditional Council
Hydaburg Community Association
Kotzebue, Native Village of
Metlakatla Indian Community
Old Harbor Traditional Council
Seldovia Village Tribe
Kiana, Native Village of
Buckland, Native Village of
St. Michael, Native Village of
Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Chilkoot Indian Association
Klawock Cooperative Association
Qagan Tayagungin Tribe (Sandpoint)
Craig Tribal Association
Kwethluk, Organized Village of
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Manokotak Village Council
Shaktoolik, Native Village of
Ohogamiut Traditional Council
Angoon Community Association
Koyuk, Native Village
Shishmaref, Native Village of
Hooper Bay, Native Village of
Available Foods
Household of One
Household of Three
Sample of all available foods of the Food Distribution Program
Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database
Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database
Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database
FDPIR Inventory Shipped in FY13
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
LBS Total
15,566
1,944
11,686
14,381
9.857
19,593
16,107
15,853
17,510
17,275
18,940
18,781
177,492
Ms. Frances Natkong, Hydaburg Community Association, unlocking the tribal
agency’s secure food storage area.
FY13: Active Tribal Agency Participation
Tribal Agency Name
Alakanuk
Buckland
Chilkoot (Haines)
Craig Tribal
Hydaburg
Kiana
King Cove
Klawock Co-op
Kotzebue
Metlakatla
Old Harbor
Kwethluk
Qagan (Sand Point)
Seldovia
St. Michael
Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Annual Total
26
249
201
405
215
120
170
130
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343
22
99
19
117
12
252
12M AVG
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21
17
34
18
10
14
11
2
29
2
8
2
10
1
21
TIER LVL
1
3
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3
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
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2
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Favorable Highlights
• A new role for tribal agencies – helping to provide families with
real food when employment is scarce
• Fresh produce an available option in food package
• A more nutritional food assistance alternative SNAP to help
families in need (Stories: elders $15 SNAP getting more Seldovia, Stebbins, King Cove)
• Clients are eligible for free Lifeline Cellphone
• Three New Rule Changes (in parity with SNAP)
– Elimination of the Resource Rule
– Shelter/Utility Deduction
– Expanded Medical Deduction for Disabled & Seniors
CHALLENGES
• State of Alaska’s Hold Harmless Waiver – PFD
• Inventory First Arrived W/Short Shelf Life
• FDPIR Given No Budget: Outreach & Marketing
• Confusion: Best If Used By (BIUB) dates, Sell By Dates,
Expiration dates
• Tribal Governance & Staff Turnover
• Logistics for Implementing Fresh Produce & Caseload to
consume before spoilage
• ANTHC Getting Its Own FDPIR Warehouse
Questions?
Contact Information
ANTHC Food Distribution Program
Attn: Gregory Nothstine, Program Manager
3900 Ambassador Drive - DCHS
Anchorage, AK 99508
Main: 907-729-2975
Fax: 907-729-8719
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.anthctoday.org/community/fdpir.html