Ho-Chunk Nation (Winnebago) — Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

The Ho-Chunk Nation Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides USDA commodity foods to eligible low-income households and federally recognized Native Americans or elderly individuals residing on or near Ho-Chunk Nation reservation lands. The program distributes food packages comprising up to 75 items including produce, dairy, meat, and grains across Wisconsin counties including Adams, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marathon, Monroe, Polk, Sauk, Shawano, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Wood Counties. Operating under the Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health, the program serves a critical role in ensuring food security and promoting healthy eating habits within the Ho-Chunk and Native American communities it serves.