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Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa - Grand Portage Food Distribution

Food Distribution

101 Store Rd, Grand Portage, MN 55605

Eligibility
Low-income American Indian and non-Indian households that reside on a reservation and households living in approved areas near a reservation that contain at least one person who is a member of a Federally-recognized tribe, are eligible to participate in FDPIR. Households are certified based on income and resource standards set by the Federal government, and must be recertified at least every 12 months. Elderly and disabled households may be certified for up to 24 months. Households may not participate in FDPIR and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the same month.
Application process
Contact your State Distributing Agency (SDA), Indian Tribal Organization (ITO), or the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Regional Office in your area for further assistance.
Site Service Area

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
  • Native American Community
Food support is provided through free or low cost food that is distributed in boxes or bags to eligible people. This emergency food is typically offered on a specific date or a specific time. MORE INFORMATION The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a Federal program that provides United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) foods to low-income households, including the elderly, living on Indian reservations, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations. Each month, participating households receive a food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. Foods offered include:
  • Canned and packaged foods
  • Frozen food
  • Specialty, traditional and seasonal items
Last Update
04/29/2026
Providing organization
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa