The Food Distribution Program is a federal program that provides USDA foods to low-income American Indian and Non- Indian households residing on a reservation and to households living in approved areas near a reservation that contain at least one person who is a member of a federally-recognized tribe.
Eligible households are certified based upon income and resource standards set by the federal government. Participating households must be re-certified or receive a follow-up at least once every 12 months.
The areas served by the ENIPC Food Distribution Program are Nambe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Ohkay Owingeh, Taos and Picuris Pueblos. In addition we also service the Taos County and Peñasco areas.
Each month participating households receieve a food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet.
- Participants may select from over 70 products including:
- Frozen ground beef, beef roast and chicken
- Canned meats, poultry and fish
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned soups and spaghetti sauce
- Macaroni and cheese, pastas, cerals, rice and other grains.
- Cheese and egg mix
- Ultra high temperature (UHT) fluid low-fat milk, nonfat dry milk and evaporated milk
- Flour, cornmeal, bakery mix and reduced sodium crackers
- Low-fat refried beans, dried beans, canned beans, and dehydrated potatoes
- Bottled juices and dried fruit
- Peanuts and peanut butter
- Vegetable oil and light buttery spread
Applications for the ENIPC Food Distribution Program are available at the Nambe Office/Warehouse, and at monthly scheduled delivery sites. Households may file an application on the same day they contact the Food Distribution Program.
All Applications received by the program will be processed within seven days (excluding weekends & holidays) of date received.