Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Resource Limits and Exclusions, and Extended Certification Periods

The Food and Nutrition Service amended the regulations for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, which will improve program service, ensure consistency between FDPIR and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and respond to concerns expressed by the National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations that the current FDPIR resource limits are sufficient for the target populations and serve as a barrier to participation