Provide empowerment for the tribal community

To make informed nutritional food choices and connect the tribal community with fresh produce and protein from area socially disadvantaged farmers/producers. This in turn will increase the food consumption of local food while building and expanding the economic opportunity for local and socially disadvantaged farmers and producers throughout the life-cycle of the cooperative agreement. The tribe will build relationships with at least 3 food distribution companies, a minimum of 15 farmers and producers within indian country, and target purchases from 3-7 socially disadvantaged farmers and producers. Peoria fresh aims to provide good, healthy foods to at least 350 tribal citizens, tribal elders (55-year-olds and older), veterans, disabled tribal citizens, and the great underserved tribal community with an emphasis on households of at least two individuals or greater. 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 recipient does not intend to subaward funds.