Food Distribution
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 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
- SSN – A valid social security number is required for each household member applying for the USDA Food Program.
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.
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2027 Recipe Calendar
We're looking for recipe submissions for our 2027 Food Distribution Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Viejas 9:00 am Viejas Feb 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Barona 11:00 am | Mesa Grande 9:00 am Mesa Grande Feb 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Santa Ysabel 11:00 am Santa Ysabel Feb 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | |||||
| San Pasqual 8:00 am San Pasqual Feb 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Los Coyotes 9:00 am Los Coyotes Feb 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. La Jolla 11:00 am | |||||
| Pechanga 9:00 am Pechanga Feb 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Pauma 11:00 am | ||||||
| Manzanita 9:30 am Manzanita Feb 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. Old Campo 11:00 am | Warehouse Day – Rincon 9:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Warehouse Day – Rincon 8:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon Feb 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. | Warehouse Day – Rincon 7:00 am Warehouse Day – Rincon Feb 26 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am Food distribution and acceptance of applications for the food commodity program. |
