Mission Statement
The Food Distribution Program is designed to promote the general welfare and to safeguard the health and well being of the community by raising the levels of nutrition among eligible low-income households living on or near the Coeur d’Alene or Kootenai reservations.
About
The Food Distribution Program is a federally funded program. The program provides commodity foods and nutrition education to lowincome households on the Coeur d’Alene reservation. The program is alternative to the food stamp program. At this time there are 246 households certified. Canned goods, fresh fruits, frozen meats and flour products are given out in a monthly supply.
The program offers limited emergency food assistance. Referrals are made from the Social Services Department. A garden project up and functioning.
Who Qualified for Commodities
- Must meet income guidelines per USDA-FNS requirements
- Many deductions can be applied to this amount that may qualify you.
- Income based for anyone on the reservation.
- If residing off the reservation, there must be a Tribal member in the household and within 10 miles of the reservation boundaries.
- An applicant cannot receive SNAP benefits and Commodities during the same month.
How to Apply
- Applications available at the FD warehouse and the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Social Services.
- Applications must be signed and dated.
- Documentation of income of all adults in the household for last 30 days.
- Social Security card ( tax return or enrollment documentation will suffice)
- Documentation of physical address, such as utility bill, driver’s license or legal ID.
Download, Complete, and Return the application
What to Expect After Applying
- Generally takes 7 days to process application.
- In emergency or crisis situation food may be distributed that day.
About Second Harvest
- Extension of Second Harvest of Inland Northwest.
- No income or residential restrictions.
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
- mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Food Distribution Program
Manager
208-686-1426
Admin Assistant
208-686-0241
Hours
Monday – Friday
8AM – 4:30PM
Address
30903 S. Cave Bay Rd
Worley, ID 83876