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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin $539,209 on October 1, 2025, under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR, CFDA 10.567), a project grant supporting nutrition assistance operations through September 30, 2027.

The award funds FDPIR administration on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin. The tribe certifies income-eligible households, maintains program records, and distributes USDA Foods selected from a list exceeding 100 items—including frozen and canned meats and fish, beans, peanut butter, fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy, and oils. Eligible households receive supplemental monthly food packages based on household size and federal guide rates. The tribe manages household certification periods not exceeding one year, except for elderly or disabled households certified for up to 24 months when circumstances remain stable. FDPIR provides an alternative to SNAP for households lacking easy access to SNAP offices or authorized food stores. Administrative funding supports program operations; USDA Foods are delivered on a predetermined schedule set by the tribe and stored locally.