The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

1. A tribal capacity building opportunity, helping to eliminate hunger. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

2. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a nutritional food assistance program available to federally recognized tribes through the USDA Food Nutrition Service (34 years old) • It is an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), A.K.A. Food Stamp Program. • The program is available to any income-eligible household family residing on an Indian reservation or in federally recognized tribal community, or to any income-eligible family living in a tribally approved near area (service area) so long as the family contains at least one federally recognized tribal member.

3. Basic FDPIR Requirements • Be a federally recognized tribe • Authorize ANTHC, via resolution, to assist in pre-requisites to start-up • Show proof tribe has an existing storage area, with enough room for a refrigerator, a freezer, and shelving (12’ x 12’ minimum space). • Show proof tribe has a private area where applicants can be interviewed and screened for financial eligibility; have secure locking file cabinets or files that can be secured and locked in a separate room. • Designate a dependable administrative resources (staff), with the minimum office and computer literacy skills to administer the program and maintain records and provide monthly reports.

4. Active Tribes Administering FDPIR & Tribal Resolutions Received (needing follow-up) • Manokotak Village Council • Shaktoolik, Native Village of • Ohogamiut Traditional Council • Angoon Community Association • Koyuk, Native Village • Shishmaref, Native Village of • Hooper Bay, Native Village of • Agdaagux Tribal Council (King Cove) • Alakanuk Tribal Council • Chitina Traditional Council • Hydaburg Community Association • Kotzebue, Native Village of • Metlakatla Indian Community • Old Harbor Traditional Council • Seldovia Village Tribe • Kiana, Native Village of • Buckland, Native Village of • St. Michael, Native Village of • Yakutat Tlingit Tribe • Chilkoot Indian Association • Klawock Cooperative Association • Qagan Tayagungin Tribe (Sandpoint) • Craig Tribal Association • Kwethluk, Organized Village of

5. Available Foods Household of One Household of Three Sample of all available foods of the Food Distribution Program

6. Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database

7. Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database

8. Automated Inventory System (AIS) Database

9. FDPIR Inventory Shipped in FY13 Ms. Frances Natkong, Hydaburg Community Association, unlocking the tribal agency’s secure food storage area.

11. Favorable Highlights • A new role for tribal agencies – helping to provide families with real food when employment is scarce • Fresh produce an available option in food package • A more nutritional food assistance alternative SNAP to help families in need (Stories: elders $15 SNAP getting more - Seldovia, Stebbins, King Cove) • Clients are eligible for free Lifeline Cellphone • Three New Rule Changes (in parity with SNAP) • Elimination of the Resource Rule • Shelter/Utility Deduction • Expanded Medical Deduction for Disabled & Seniors

13. CHALLENGES • State of Alaska’s Hold Harmless Waiver – PFD • Inventory First Arrived W/Short Shelf Life • FDPIR Given No Budget: Outreach & Marketing • Confusion: Best If Used By (BIUB) dates, Sell By Dates, Expiration dates • Tribal Governance & Staff Turnover • Logistics for Implementing Fresh Produce & Caseload to consume before spoilage • ANTHC Getting Its Own FDPIR Warehouse

14. Questions?

15. Contact Information ANTHC Food Distribution Program Attn: Gregory Nothstine, Program Manager 3900 Ambassador Drive - DCHS Anchorage, AK 99508 Main: 907-729-2975 Fax: 907-729-8719 Email: glnothstine@anthc.org Web: www.anthctoday.org/community/fdpir.html