The Food Distribution Program is a federal food program that is an alternative to food stamps for low-income American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Native households residing on a reservation or Alaska Native Tribal Village, or households living in approved near areas that contain at least one member of a federally recognized tribe. Eligible households are certified based upon income and resource standards set by the federal government and must be re-certified at least every 12 months. The Food Distribution Program is provided by a service grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service.

 The federal tribal agencies that currently administer this program in their community are:  Akiak, Alakanuk, Aleknagik, Anaktuvuk Pass, Atmautlauk, Buckland, Chitina, Deering, Hydaburg, Kiana, King Cove, Kobuck, Kotzebue, Metlakatla, Old Harbor, Seldovia, Stebbins, and St. Michael.

Any tribal agencies that might be interested in participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations may contact: Gregory Nothstine, Program Manager; 4831 Old Seward Highway, Suite 107; Anchorage, Alaska 99503; Phone: (907) 729-2975; Fax: (907) 729-8719; E-mail: glnothstine@anthc.org.    If your community would like to participate in the Food Distribution Program, please fill out and submit an application.

This program is an equal opportunity provider. "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."