Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma · FOOD
Food Distribution Program (FDPIR)
Federal program providing USDA foods to low-income households. The program runs monthly tailgate distributions at Newkirk (Johnny Ray McCauley Building), Ft. Oakland (Enterprise Building), and the Otoe Cultural Building, and delivers to homes on the 15th of each month.
Who's eligible
Any Enrolled Tribal Member Any CDIB Holder Native American Descent Income Based Geographic
The household must contain at least one person who is a member of a federally recognized tribe. Eligibility is income based, with households certified against federal income standards. Required at application: proof of income for the last 30 days for all household members 18 and over; proof of residency such as a current utility bill in the client's name; and a CDIB card from at least one household member, or a letter from the BIA or the applicant's tribe showing the applicant is a descendant of a tribal member. Participating households must be recertified or receive a follow-up at least every 12 months.
Where it's offered
County
The program states its area is "Kay County, Noble County, Grant County, Garfield County and the northern portions of Payne & Logan counties with highway 33 being our boundary line," and adds a population rule: "We cannot go into cities where there is a population of 10,000 and more which currently excludes the cities of Ponca City, Stillwater and Enid." Neither the partial counties nor the city exclusions can be expressed as a county list, so this entry is not attached to a structured service area — confirm your address with the program.
Location:
222 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601
How to apply
Visit the Food Distribution office at 222 White Eagle Drive or call (580) 762-3443 to certify. Bring 30 days of income proof for everyone 18 and over, proof of residency, and a CDIB or BIA/tribal descendancy letter. Certification and distribution hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed to the public the first three working days of each month for tailgate distributions, the last two working days for inventory, and all day the second Wednesday for the multi-food shipment. The program page posts current monthly income standards, guide rates by household size, a fact sheet, and the list of available foods.
In-Person Phone
Contact
Phone: (580) 762-3443
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-07.