Pawnee Nation · FOOD
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Federal program providing USDA foods and nutrition assistance to low-income households in the Pawnee Nation Food Distribution service area. Households found eligible can pick up food the same day they apply if they bring all requested documentation.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Any CDIB Holder Native American Descent Income Based Geographic
Households must contain at least one person who is a member of a federally recognized tribe, documented by any one of: an official card, letter, or other documentation issued by an Indian tribe indicating tribal membership; an official Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or Certificate of Degree of Alaskan Blood; or an official document from a Bureau of Indian Affairs office or a tribe stating the person is the direct descendant of a member of a federally recognized tribe. Households are certified on federal income and resource standards and recertified at least every 12 months; elderly and disabled households may be certified up to 24 months. Income verification covers all current income in the last 30 days for household members 18 and older. Deductions are available for dependent care, child support, medical expense, home care meal-related costs, and standard shelter/utility. Applicants cannot participate in FDPIR and SNAP in the same month, cannot have a SNAP application pending, and cannot participate in more than one Food Distribution program in the same month. Households denied may appeal by requesting a Fair Hearing.
Where it's offered
County
The program states its service area is "all of Pawnee County and the northeast part of Payne County," Oklahoma. Because the Payne County portion is partial, this entry is not attached to a structured county service area — confirm your address with the program. Residency is verified with a current utility bill or rent receipt showing the applicant's name and physical address.
Location:
810 Morris Road, south side of the Roam Chief Building, Pawnee, OK 74058
How to apply
Apply online through the program's form, or download the application as a PDF or Word document and bring it to the Food Distribution office at 810 Morris Road. Bring proof of residency (current utility bill or rent receipt), income verification for the last 30 days for all household members 18 and older, and Social Security numbers for all household members to be on the program. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Distribution hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12:00 to 1:00 for lunch. The office is closed for distribution the second Wednesday of the month for food shipment and the last two days of the month for inventory and reports.
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Contact
Phone: (918) 762-2541
Email: fkanuho@pawneenation.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.