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SSN Food Distribution Program The Santee Sioux Food Distribution Program provides USDA foods to income-eligible households living on the Santee Sioux reservation. What is the FDPIR Program?

The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides fresh produce, meats and canned goods to income-eligible households living on the reservation. In comparison to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the FDPIR offers more monetary assistance so you can have healthier and more plentiful meals at home. How to Apply for Benefits:
To receive benefits from the Santee Sioux Food Distribution Program you will need to fill out an application and bring the following items with you:
Social Security Number for each household member. Tribal / State ID
3 Weekly pay stubs
OR
2 Bi-weekly pay stubs
OR
1 Monthly Statement
OR
Zero Income Form

Earned Income Deduction:
Households are able to deduct 20% of their monthly earned income to increase eligibility chance. Dependent Care Deduction:
Households are able to deduct the amount of dependent care costs paid monthly to a non-household member. Child Support Deduction:
Households are able to deduct the amount of required child support provided to a child in your household or the amount of child support sent to a non-household member. Medical Expense Deduction:
Households who pay more than $35/month for an elderly/disabled household member may deduct the total amount spent. Utility/Shelter Deduction:
Households that incur at least one monthly shelter or utility expense are allowed to deduct $500. Home Care Deduction:
Households that provide a majority of meals for a home care attendant are allowed to deduct $250. Still not sure if you qualify? Any person or household living on the reservation can receive food distribution benefits as long as they meet income guidelines and are not receiving SNAP. Those living off the reservation, within Knox County, NE, may still qualify but must provide proof they are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Those living in towns of Crofton, Niobrara, Center, Bloomfield, Wausa, Verdigre, and Creighton may be eligible as long as one person in their home has proof that they are enrolled in a federally recognized native tribe. If a Native American household is all elderly they can receive a 24 month certification when applying. If you or someone in your home receive Social Security benefits you are eligible for 12 month certification. Please note - You cannot receive SNAP and Food Distribution benefits in the same month or risk being disqualified from both programs.

We are resuming class this week! Wednesday @ 5pm! 🤗🥖🍞
10/12/2026

We are resuming class this week! Wednesday @ 5pm! 🤗🥖🍞

Monday, October 12th we are closed for the day.Thank you.
10/06/2026

Monday, October 12th we are closed for the day.

Thank you.

We will be CLOSING AT NOON on Wednesday and Friday of this week! We are already booked with elder orders for tomorrow’s ...
10/06/2026

We will be CLOSING AT NOON on Wednesday and Friday of this week!

We are already booked with elder orders for tomorrow’s half a day. Thursday we will be open for a full day for elders and Friday we will be closed the entire day due to our produce truck coming Friday morning.

We appreciate your understanding and our thoughts and prayers are with the families in this time of mourning.

Today at NOON!! 😋
09/30/2026

Today at NOON!! 😋

During lunch hour on September 30th! 😊

09/28/2026

Reminder, the last day of the month we are closed for inventory!

No orders will be taken on Wednesday the 30th!

During lunch hour on September 30th! 😊
09/10/2026

During lunch hour on September 30th! 😊

It’s soup season! 😋Join us on Wednesday the 23rd for class! 🍲
09/10/2026

It’s soup season! 😋

Join us on Wednesday the 23rd for class! 🍲

Class next Wednesday will be BBQ sandwich with macaroni salad! Come join us! 🤗
09/10/2026

Class next Wednesday will be BBQ sandwich with macaroni salad! Come join us! 🤗

Good morning everyone, we have a favor to ask of our clients! If you can take a few minutes out of your day and fill out...
09/09/2026

Good morning everyone, we have a favor to ask of our clients!

If you can take a few minutes out of your day and fill out this survey for us that would be very appreciated! 🤗

(For those who aren’t tech savvy, save the picture to your phone, go to your photos and press down on the QR code and it’ll take you to the survey)

Tomorrow at 5pm! 🌮
09/09/2026

Tomorrow at 5pm! 🌮

Address

110 S. Veterans Memorial Drive
Niobrara, NE
68760

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14028572514

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