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Food Distribution Program

About the Program

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations was created by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as an alternative to the Food Stamp Program because many Native Americans live in remote areas where food costs are excessively high and access to food stamp offices and grocery stores is often limited. FDPIR allows the Indian tribal organization to address both problems.

Food assistance and nutrition education are available at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes’ Food Distribution building Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Food Distribution Program (FDP)

The Tribes Food Distribution Program serves the Wichita Reserve Area (Northern Caddo County) and includes Gracemont, Binger, Lookeba, Minco, Fort Cobb, Eakly, Oney, Cogar, Albert, Alfalfa, Hinton, and Hydro.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must reside within Wichita and Affiliated Tribes’ boundaries
  • Must meet income guidelines (gross monthly)
  • Cannot receive SNAP benefits or have a SNAP application pending

Required Documents

  • CDIB from a federally recognized tribe
  • Proof of address (One most current utility bills with address)
  • Social Security card for all household members
  • Pay for Previous 30 days (for each working household member)
  • Unemployment Verification for any household member over the age of 18 not working
  • Income Verification for ALL other sources such as Social Security, SSI, etc.
  • Grant award letters

FDPIR application must be completed in the office with certification staff. Applicants may come in at any time during regular office hours to complete the application. No appointment is required.

FDP Guidelines

Civil Rights Statement (FDP)

Upcoming FDP Events

See All FDP Events

Nutrition Education

Recipes

Newsletters

Grocery Store

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Food Distribution Program provides services to participants in a grocery store setting. Participants are allowed to shop throughout the month according to their household size. The Grocery Store Concept which was established in 2009, provides FDP participants with a sense of dignity and freedom to choose what foods are taken for their families

Home deliveries are provided for homebound participants, individuals with no means of transportation, and the elderly and/or handicapped. Participants in need of home deliveries are asked to notify the FDP staff by calling the office at 405-247-9677 to schedule home delivery.

Community Garden

The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Community Garden has been established since 2015. Funding is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture and allows the Food Distribution Program the ability to provide FDP participants or potential participants with additional fresh produce and herbs to enhance their already healthy FDP food package. The fresh produce and herbs grown in the garden are also utilized in cooking demonstrations and taste testing for participants and potential participants.

The Community Garden along with the Food Distribution Program focuses on the MyPlate and Low Sodium concept of making your plate half fruits and vegetables and using less sodium in your diet. For more information, please contact FDP staff at 405-247-9677.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

CSFP Application

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be at least 60 years of age or older and provide the following:

  • Complete a certified application
  • Provide date of birth
  • Provide household income (self-declared)
  • Sign and date application
  • Provide name of proxy if you would like for someone to pick up your food package for you
Civil Rights Statement (CSFP)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the income guidelines?
FDP Income Guidelines

CSFP Income Guidelines

What documentation do I need to bring with me?

Click here for the list of required documentation.

Contact Us

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Phone

405-247-9677

Mailing Address

Department of Nutrition
PO Box 729
Anadarko, OK 73005

Hours

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm
Issuance Hours: 8am-4pm

FDP Staff

Program Director
Melonie Saldana, Ext. 118

FDP Admin. Assistant/Outreach/Certification
Jarrett Thrash, Ext. 119

Warehouse Supervisor
Jessie Delaware, Ext. 116

Warehouseman I
James Collins, Ext. 113

Garden Coordinator
Fabian Holder 

Nutrition Ed. & Outreach/Garden Assistant
Wesley Jessepe