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Food Distribution Program
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS 

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This program provides foods for good health to households living on or near Indian reservations in approved FDPIR service areas. You may qualify to receive these foods if you have little or no earnings or live on a fixed income such as social security, cash aid from social services, or TANF.


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WHAT SERVICES WILL I RECEIVE IF I QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM? 

  • On a monthly basis, a variety of basic foods such as meats, fruits and vegetables, dry beans and pastas, designed to help you maintain a healthy diet.
  • Information about nutrition, proper storage of foods, and food preparation.

HOW DO I APPLY? 

  • Pick up an application form at the Food Distribution Office for your reservation, or call the office and have one mailed.
  • Fill out the form completely and honestly, return it to the office either by mail, fax, or in person, and arrange for an interview at the Food Distribution Office, either by telephone or in person.​

HOW IS MY ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMODITIES DETERMINED? 

  • Income guidelines- Your eligibility for commodities is based on how much income, such as earnings or pensions, you have after several deductions. 20% of earned income is deducted from your gross earnings. Additional deductions from income can include expenses such as child care costs, child support payments, Medi-Care Part B payments, excess housing/utilities costs, excess out of pocket medical costs (for elder and disabled only)
  • Unearned Income- Income such as MONTHLY tribal revenue sharing or per capita payments, unemployment, disability, retirement, social security (other than SSI), or other forms of income not earned from a job are called unearned income, and must be reported as part of your monthly income. 
  • Indian Certification- At least one member of your household must submit proof of Indian enrollment, or your household must submit proof that you reside on Indian reservation land within our service area.
  • Only households with monthly income within the allowable limits may qualify for commodities. The amount of income you are allowed and the amount of food you can receive depends on the size of your household.

WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I BRING TO THE OFFICE WHEN I AM INTERVIEWED? 

  • Proof of income, such as checkstubs or a letter from Social Services, Social Security, or Tribe
  • Proof of the costs for childcare or other deductable payments
  • Proof of Indian enrollment
  • Social Security Number and Date of Birth for all household members.

Application Packet
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement-SNAP-FDPIR
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SHERWOOD VALLEY FOOD PROGRAM AT: (707) 456-1710 

Office Hours:
​Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

190 Sherwood Hill Drive, Willits CA 95490
​Telephone: (707) 459-9690
​Fax: (707) 459-6936

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Tribal Government
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    • Administrator
    • Community Health (IHS)
    • Enrollment
    • Environmental Program
    • Finance Department
    • Human Resources
    • Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
    • Kai Poma Jahnoo
    • Learning Center/Education
    • Sherwood Valley Tobacco Prevention Program
    • Tribal Historic Preservation
    • Tribal Youth Diversion Program
    • Maintenance
    • Smoke Shop
    • USDA Food Distribution Program
  • General Membership
  • Tribal Committees
  • Forms
  • Contact Us
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  • 2023 Tribal Election
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