Food Distribution Program

Nutrition education and a selection of fresh produce, frozen meats and traditional foods are available through Food Distribution program grocery stores in nutrition centers in Ada, Ardmore, Duncan, Tishomingo and Purcell, Oklahoma. Participants may shop on the day of their choice in any of the stores.

Applicants must be a First American citizen, reside within the Chickasaw Nation and meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income eligibility guidelines. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

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Eligibility

Citizenship in a federally recognized tribe
Must reside within the Chickasaw Nation
Must meet USDA income guidelines
Cannot receive SNAP or have a SNAP application pending

You Provide

CDIB or citizenship card from a federally recognized tribe
Social Security number and birth dates for all household members
Proof of address, postmarked within the last 30 days (utility bill preferred)
Pay stubs for most recent 30 days (for each working household member over the age of 18) or tax return for self-employed
Statement of non-employment/no income for any non-working household member over the age of 18
Proof of paid or received child support (court order, printout from DHS, canceled check, deduction from check)
Proof of out-of-pocket payments for child or adult daycare
Proof of other income (SSI award letter, Disability, Unemployment, Pensions, Retirement, VA benefits, etc)

See program details for additional information.

For information regarding application process, contact us.

Contact

Phone:

(888) 436-7255

Fax:

(580) 436-7225

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1548, Ada, Oklahoma 74821

Events

No upcoming events.

Program Details

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and is designed to promote the health and well-being of the Indian population by raising nutrition levels among low-income households. Benefits include nutrition education, food demonstrations, cooking classes and food packages with a wide variety of food choices, including fresh produce and frozen meats.

We now have a $400 Utility/Shelter deduction available (please call for more information).

FDP provides services to Colbert, Oklahoma, one day each month. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (888) 436-7255, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Other Information

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.