Food Security Information During the Federal Government Shutdown
Due to a lack of funding caused by the federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) food benefits will not be issued for November until the shutdown ends or the federal government issues further guidance. The cash portion of MFIP will be issued.
In times of critical need, there are still other options available for families to get assistance with food. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe operates the Food Distribution Program commonly known as USDA Commodities. SNAP recipients have the option of closing their SNAP case by the end of the month and could then apply for commodities.
To do this, families should first contact their SNAP case manager to close their case and then can apply for the commodities program with HHS.
Contact information for Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR):
Aiyanna Weyaus, Food Distribution Program Aide 320-532-7880
Daniel Boyd, FDPIR Warehouse Supervisor 320-630-3530
Dean Reynolds, Emergency Services Director 320-362-4672
The Mille Lacs Band also has multiple food shelf sites available to Band member families. Please contact the following to set up an appointment:
Travis Turgeon, Emergency Services Office Manager 320-982-0854
Dean Reynolds, Emergency Services Director 320-362-4672