menominee indian tribe of wisconsin food distribution - eligibility

Food Distribution 737 Headstart Road P.O. Box 910 Keshena, WI 54135 Phone: (715) 799-5131 Fax: (715) 799-4325 Director:: Patricia Roberts
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To be eligible for FDPIR, households must meet the income eligibility guidelines and have resources within asset limits. Households are certified for periods of one to 12 months, depending on the stability of the household’s circumstances. Households cannot receive Food Stamps and Food Distribution during the same month. Income eligibility is based on Food Stamp Program net monthly income limits and the food stamp deduction used for the contiguous United States. Net monthly income is figured using your gross monthly income and deducting the 20% Food Distribution earned income deduction. Net monthly Income standards If your income is within the following limits you may be eligible or if your household is larger than what is listed please call us. Income Guidelines Household Size Income Limit 1 $  932.00 2 $1204.00 3 $1475.00 4 $1747.00 5 $2042.00 6 $2335.00 Households with more than 6 people add $272 for each additional member. Who can apply? Anyone who lives within the Menominee Reservation/County boundaries can apply. Menominee Food Distribution Program serves eligible 1st and 2nd generation Menominee’s and other Federally recognized enrolled Native Americans living in Shawano, Langlade, Oconto, and Waupaca Counties. How do I apply? You must complete an application and be interviewed by an agency worker to determine your household composition and eligibility. You must provide verification of all household income and assets. It may take two to seven days for agency staff to process your application.