FDPIR — Food Distribution on Indian Reservations

FDPIR provides USDA commodity foods to low-income households living on Indian reservations and to American Indian families residing in approved areas near reservations. It is an alternative to SNAP for households who do not have easy access to SNAP-authorized retailers.

Who it serves: Members of federally recognized tribes living on or near reservations

How FDPIR works

Tribal organizations and state agencies administer FDPIR. Each month, eligible households choose from a menu of around 100 USDA-purchased food items, including frozen ground beef and chicken, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice, cereals, dairy, and traditional foods like blue cornmeal, wild rice, and bison.

Eligibility

Households must live on a reservation, or be American Indian or Alaska Native households living in approved areas near a reservation. Income tests align with SNAP. Households cannot receive both SNAP and FDPIR in the same month — they choose one program.

How to enroll

Contact your tribe's social services or food distribution program. USDA maintains a list of participating Indian Tribal Organizations at fns.usda.gov/fdpir.

Where to go from here

If this program looks like a fit for your household, take 10 minutes today to start an application or call your local agency. Even if you are unsure whether you qualify, the application is the easiest way to find out — there is no penalty for applying and being denied. If you need food while you wait for a decision, browse the pantry directory for a site near you, or read our same-day help guide.