menominee indian tribe of wisconsin food distribution

Food Distribution 737 Headstart Road P.O. Box 910 Keshena, WI 54135 Phone: (715) 799-5131 Fax: (715) 799-4325 Director:: Patricia Roberts
Mission Statement The Menominee Food Distribution Program is dedicated to providing quality service, a variety of nutritious food items, recipes and nutrition information for maintaining a balanced diet for eligible persons living within our service area.
Department Overview The Food Distribution Program opened in October, 1980 in the basement of the old Tribal Courts Building (the same location we are currently in) with the first distribution beginning in November, 1980. We had 30 different food items available at that time. We distributed food to 89 households with a total of 332 recipients. Today we have between 389-420 households with around 1,000-1100 participants and 90 to 95 different food items, depending on the seasons. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 1. Distribution days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 2. Mondays and Fridays are for delivery, inventory, cleaning, book work and reports. Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or political belief. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Gilda M. Karu, Regional Director; Civil Rights/EEO; USDA, Food and Nutrition Service. Midwest Region; 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Fl 20; Chicago, IL 60604-3591 Fair Hearing: You or your representative may request a fair hearing in writing if you disagree with any action taken on your case. Your case may be presented at the hearing by any person that you choose.
Department Directory
Name Title Email Phone Carol Armstrong () - Marla Bellanger Program Assistant marlab@frontiernet.net (715) 799-5131 Charlotte Caldwell Nutrition Aide (715) 799-5131 John Miller () - Robert Shawanokasic Jr. () -