Food Distribution
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations 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 Indian reservations. Indians living off the reservation in the service area may also be eligible provided they live in a town with the population of less than 10,000. You may qualify to receive these foods if you are low-income. NOTE: Persons receiving CalFresh (food stamps) are not eligible for the program.
WHAT SERVICES WILL I RECEIVE IF I QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Once a month you will receive a variety of foods designed to help you maintain a healthy diet. You will also receive information about nutrition education, recipes and physical exercise.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications are available at our office and on-line. Complete the application and return it to the office and arrange for an interview with the Certifier.
HOW IS MY ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMODITIES DETERMINED?
- Income – Your eligibility is based on your net income, such as earnings and unearned income (TANF, pensions, Social Security benefits, etc) after allowable deductions.
- Deductions – Dependent care, medical expenses in excess of $35 with qualifying person, shelter and utility standard deduction and court ordered child support.
- Residency verification
WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD I BRING WHEN I AM INTERVIEWED?
- Proof of income (earned & unearned).
- Proof of allowable deductions (shelter/utility expenses, child support, dependent care, medical expenses).
- Residency verification; SDG&E, DishNetwork/Directv bill or a letter from the Tribe of the reservation you live on.
Schedules
| December 2024 |
| January 2025 |
Selections
| December 2024 |
New Products
| Frozen Bison Stew Meat |
| Frozen Strawberries |
Coming Soon
| Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry Mix |
| Low Sodium Turkey Deli Meat |
| Olive Oil |
2025 Recipe Calendar
We're looking for recipe submissions for our 2025 Food Distribution Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Coyotes 9:00am – 10:00am 9:00 am Los Coyotes 9:00am – 10:00am Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. La Jolla 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00 am La Jolla 11:00am – 12:00pm Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Rincon 8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00 am Rincon 8:00am – 12:00pm Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Pechanga 9:00am – 10:00am 9:00 am Pechanga 9:00am – 10:00am Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Viejas 9:00am – 10:00am 9:00 am Viejas 9:00am – 10:00am Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Barona 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00 am Barona 11:00am – 12:00pm Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Pauma 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00 am Pauma 11:00am – 12:00pm Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | ||||
| Pala 9:00am – 11:00am 9:00 am Pala 9:00am – 11:00am Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Manzanita 9:00am – 10:00am 9:00 am Manzanita 9:00am – 10:00am Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Old Campo 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00 am Old Campo 11:00am – 12:00pm Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Mesa Grande 9:00am – 10:00am 9:00 am Mesa Grande 9:00am – 10:00am Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Santa Ysabel 11:00am – 12:00pm 11:00 am Santa Ysabel 11:00am – 12:00pm Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Warehouse Day – Rincon 8am – 12pm 8:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon 8am – 12pm Dec 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | |||
| Campo 10:00am – 12:00pm 10:00 am Campo 10:00am – 12:00pm Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Warehouse Day – Rincon 8am – 12pm 8:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon 8am – 12pm Dec 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | San Pasqual 8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00 am San Pasqual 8:00am – 12:00pm Dec 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | ||||
| Warehouse Day – Rincon 7am – 1pm 7:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon 7am – 1pm Dec 30 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. |
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 2:30pm
Phone
(760) 749-5608
Fax
(760) 749-7700
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1326
Valley Center, CA 92082