Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations - FDPIR

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations - FDPIR is a Federal program that provides USDA foods to low-income households, including the elderly, living on Indian reservations, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations. There are nine FDPIR programs serving 29 areas in Washington.

Federal regulations prohibit participation in both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP and FDPIR at the same time. DSHS rules under WAC 388-400-0040 disallow dual participation as well.

The Application for Benefits, DSHS 14-001 , asks people if they have received food from another state, tribe, or other source.

Tribal members may choose which program they wish to receive benefits from.

If a Tribal member has been disqualified from FDPIR, they are also disqualified from SNAP for the same period.