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

1. Be a federally recognized tribe2. Authorize ANTHC, via resolution, to assist in pre-requisites to start-up3. Show proof tribe has an existing storage area, with enough room for a

refrigerator, a freezer, and shelving (12’ x 12’ minimum space). 4. 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.

5. 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)

• 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

• 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 ParticipationTribal Agency Name Annual Total 12M AVG TIER LVLAlakanuk 26 2 1Buckland 249 21 3Chilkoot (Haines) 201 17 2Craig Tribal 405 34 3Hydaburg 215 18 2Kiana 120 10 2King Cove 170 14 2Klawock Co-op 130 11 1Kotzebue 21 2 1Metlakatla 343 29 3Old Harbor 22 2 1Kwethluk 99 8 1Qagan (Sand Point) 19 2 1Seldovia 117 10 2St. Michael 12 1 1Yakutat Tlingit Tribe 252 21 3

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 ProgramAttn: Gregory Nothstine, Program Manager3900 Ambassador Drive - DCHSAnchorage, AK 99508Main: 907-729-2975Fax: 907-729-8719Email: glnothstine@anthc.orgWeb: www.anthctoday.org/community/fdpir.html