Overview
The
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) program is
administered at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service
(FNS), an agency of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FDPIR is administered locally by either Indian Tribal
Organizations (ITOs) or an agency of a State government.
Currently, there are approximately 243 tribes receiving
benefits under the FDPIR through 98 ITOs and 5 State agencies.
USDA
purchases and ships commodities to the ITOs and State agencies based
on their orders from a list of available foods.
These administering agencies store and distribute the food,
determine applicant eligibility, and provide nutrition education to
recipients.
USDA provides the administering agencies with funds for
program administrative costs.
FDPIR
is authorized under Section 4(b) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977, and
Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1997 reauthorize FDPIR through 2002.
Federal regulations governing the program can be found at 7
CFR Parts 250,
253,
and 254.
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