The Food Distribution Program is a supplemental food program funded by USDA and provides a variety of foods to low-income households. These households cannot participate in the SNAP program in the same month as the Food Distribution Program. This program has three intake workers that determine eligilility to receive food and three warehousemen who issue the food for the household to pick-up.
There are over ninety food items, including; fresh & canned fruits and vegetables, juice, milk, macaroni, spaghetti, rice, peanut butter, butter, oil, canned and frozen meat, raisins, prunes, egg mix, cereal, flour, and soup, crackers and bonus items such as ham or bison.
| Net Monthly Income Standards |
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|---|---|
| Home Size |
Income Limit |
| 1 | $1,011 |
| 2 | $1,311 |
| 3 | $1,611 |
| 4 | $1,914 |
| 5 | $2,239 |
| 6 | $2,564 |
| 7 | $2,864 |
| 8 | $3,164 |
| 9 | $3,464 |
| 10 | $3,764 |
Each additional |
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Eligibility Requirements
Households have a residency requirement of at least 30 days in our service area.
Household resources will be considered. These include cash, money in banks and stocks and bonds that are readily negotiable. Monthly income also determines if you qualify. Each October the income guidelines have increased. Deductions on monthly income include court ordered child support payments and Medicare insurance premiums you pay and dependent care expenses.
Documents Requested
Proof of income, resources, residence and deductions on monthly income, these need to be provided to the intake worker.
Intake Procedure
Assistance in completing the application for food can be requested from the intake workers. Food delivery is available to elderly and handicapped persons in the nearby area.
Intake workers do a personal interview, to determine eligibility. Food is issued if you are qualified. Most households are notified immediately. However ten days are allowed for notification in writing of denial.
Applicants are notified immediately and are sent a written notice of denial, and the reason for the denial.
If a household disagrees with the intake workers decision, that person can appeal to the Program Director. If that cannot be resolved, then a Hearing will be set up.
Fees - None
You must reapply and reverify each October.