Chickasaw Food Program
Nutrition education and commodity foods are available through food distribution program grocery stores in nutrition centers in ada ardmore and purcell okla.
Chickasaw food program. In addition chickasaw nation nutrition services and usda may also confirm the following details from student records for each child. The food distribution program provides qualifying native american families with a variety of healthy foods from fresh produce to frozen meats. Stores are closed the last two working days of each month. Want to make healthy food choices.
And 5 p m monday through friday with questions. According to joy standridge chickasaw nation nutrition services deputy director the program helps producers food distributors and families in need during the covid 19 pandemic. Participants may shop on the day of their choice in any of the stores. Program is brought to you by the chickasaw nation and usda.
Each month choose the food kit you want for each student in your household. The food distribution program provides qualifying native american families with a variety of healthy foods from fresh produce to frozen meats. Promotes healthy eating habits and cooking techniques through cooking demonstrations nutrition education and wellness information. The chickasaw journal 225 e madison st.
Commonly referred to as food stamps snap benefits are a form of nutrition assistance provided to income eligible households in chickasaw county through the u s. The chickasaw county food stamp office refers to the mississippi state agency that administers the supplemental nutrition assistance program snap in chickasaw county ms. Department of agriculture usda. 30s chickasaw nation nutrition services.
By checking this box you are giving permission to your school district to share the information with chickasaw nation nutrition services and usda. Call chickasaw nation sebtc at 580 272 1178 or 844 256 3467 between 8 a m. One tribe one mission our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future. Age grade gender school attended race ethnicity free or reduced lunch and language.
The chickasaw nation is excited to offer packed promise a home delivery food benefit for pre k to 12th grade students who receive free school meals at select school districts within the chickasaw nation. The chickasaw word for cook is hoponni.