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. Stores are closed the last two working days of each month.

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 $712 utility/shelter deduction available or a deduction of actual shelter/utility expenses up to 50% of net monthly income, with verification of expenses. (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.

Service Area

Chickasaw Nation Residents - This service is available inside the Chickasaw Nation's boundaries.

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)

Other Information

For information about Chickasaw Nation food-related resources, please refer inquiries to Nutrition Services at (580) 235-0504.

FDPIR NDS

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334, Alexandria, VA 22314; or (2) email: FNACIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Nutrition Programs

Phone Numbers

Fax: (580) 436-7225

Toll-Free: (888) 436-7255

Nutrition Programs