Food Assistance (FDPIR)
3 programsFood Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Easy to ApplyUSDA Food and Nutrition Service
Who qualifies: Native American households on or near reservations meeting income guidelines
Provides USDA commodity foods as an alternative to SNAP. Over 100 Tribal organizations administer FDPIR on reservations. Monthly food package includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Easy to ApplyUSDA Food and Nutrition Service
Who qualifies: Low-income households meeting income/resource guidelines
Federal nutrition assistance program. Native families may use SNAP or FDPIR but not both simultaneously. Some Tribal Nations have outreach programs to assist with enrollment.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Easy to ApplyUSDA
Who qualifies: Pregnant/postpartum women, infants, children under 5 meeting income guidelines
Monthly food packages, nutrition counseling, and healthcare referrals. Many IHS facilities serve as WIC sites for Native communities.