Purchase and distribute local food targeting purchases from socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

Through this program, sitka tribe of alaska will contract with local fishermen (prioritizing local fishermen who are tribal citizens) and local processors, as needed, for the purchase and distribution of crab (king and dungeness), shrimp, and fish (salmon and halibut). Provide up to 1000 tribal households with crab, shrimp, and fish during the appropriate seasons in 2024 and 2025 by establishing contracts between sitka tribe of alaska and local fishermen (prioritizing tribal citizens) and processors, as needed. Create a central and accessible location where tribal citizens can pick up minimally-processed (only to the level of maintaining freshness/quality - sealed) crab, shrimp, and fish that is ready for storage or immediate use. The plans for distribution will be included in the contracts between sitka tribe and the fishermen, ensuring that staff of sitka tribe can provide any necessary support. E stablish strong, lasting relationships between sitka tribe of alaska and local fishermen, preferably local fishermen who are tribal citizens, in order to ensure sitka tribe's support of our local business operators, and allow for local fishermen to contribute directly to their tribe and elders - honoring cultural traditions and fostering relationships between citizens, and between citizens and sitka tribe. Quarterly performance reports will be submitted to capture the number of producers, socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, distribution sites, and underserved locations as well as funds expended for each category. Annual reports will provide percentages of new marketing opportunities and purchases distributed beyond current food distribution networks. The primary beneficiaries of this program with be the tribal households (up to 1000 households) who will receive crab, shrimp, and fish during the appropriate seasons in 2024 and 2025, and the local fishermen we contract with to receive these goods. The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.