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Mission Statement
The mission of the Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program is to distribute nutritious foods from a well-balanced food package in a dignified environment while providing healthy nutrition education and food preparation to eligible Native American households residing in the jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation.
The Cherokee Nation Food Distribution Program is dedicated to distributing nutritious foods to eligible members of any federally recognized tribe living within the nine district areas of the Cherokee Nation. USDA approved canned fruits, vegetables, juices, canned and frozen meats, cheese, canned and dried milk, cereals, flour, cornmeal, oil and syrup are distributed monthly according to household size. Along with these packaged items, a choice of different types of fresh produce is available such as apples, grapefruit, oranges, carrots, onions, and potatoes.
Services are provided through five food distribution centers and 7 "tractor/trailer tailgate" sites. The food distribution centers are set in a grocery store environment, which allows time for participants to shop for them and their families.
Eligibility Requirements
Tribal Membership Card/Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood Card (CDIB):
Tribal Membership/CDIB card for one household member
Verification of Identity:
All household members are to provide acceptable documentary evidence as a driver's license, work or school I.D., voter registration card, birth certificate, I.D. for health benefits or other programs or other social services.
Verification of Income:
All household members age 18 or older must provide a current full month's wage statements (i.e. check-stubs, employer statement, etc); self-employed members must provide the scheduled current tax forms; all household members receiving unearned income such as social security, disability, etc. must provide award letter or notices, copies of checks or verified printouts. A statement from 1 non-related adult regarding unemployment status is required for household members who are unemployed.
Verification of Residency:
A complete utility bill, phone bill, or rent receipt with name and physical address.
Do not participate by receiving food benefits in the Food Stamp Program and Food Distribution Program in the same month. Do not participate in more than one Food Distribution Program in the same month.
Food Distribution Centers
Jay
Food Distribution Center
Hwy 59 North, Industrial Park
253-8279 |
Tahlequah
Administration Office
Food Distribution Center
Cherokee Nation Complex
1-800-865-4462
458-4483 |
Salina
Food Distribution Center
900 Owen Walters Blvd.
434-8402
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Sallisaw
Food Distribution Center
3400 West Cherokee
775-1220 |
Stilwell
Food Distribution Center
Hwy 59 South, Industrial Park
696-5472 |
Tailgate Distribution Sites
Catoosa
Cherokee Village
310 Chief Stand Watie Drive
Porum
Wheeler Estates
409 Wheeler Estates |
Claremore
Exposition Center
400 Veteran Parkway
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Collinsville
American Legion
9 th and Main Street |
Dewey
Washington County
Adult Center
300 Angus
White Oak
White Oak School
27355 S 4340 |
Nowata
Nowata Primary Health Care Clinic
202 E. Galer |
All sites are Closed for inventory the last three working days of the month.
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, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW , Washington , D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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