Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Food Distribution
Bois Forte Social Center - Nett Lake
5344 Lake Shore Dr, Nett Lake, MN, 55772
(218) 757-3504
https://boisforte.com/resources/community-wellness/food-distribution
Service Details
Description
Food support is provided through free or low cost food that is distributed in boxes or bags to eligible people. This emergency food is typically offered on a specific date or a specific time.
Additional Information
Provides services to as many eligible participants as possible within the service area, which includes the Vermilion sector of the Bois Forte Reservation
* Deliveries are made to Vermilion and Nett Lake on a monthly basis
Features
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Area Served by County
- Koochiching County
- St. Louis County
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Specialization
- Native American Community
- People with low income
Eligibility
Program eligibility is based on income guidelines and deductions
Application Instructions
Office hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Distribution days: Tuesday - Thursday, with the last working day of the month closed for inventory
Area Served
Bois Forte Reservation
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main - Housing Program | (218) 757-3253 | |
| Main - Transportation Dispatch | (218) 757-0280 | |
| Main - Tribal Government | (218) 757-3261 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 221-8129 | |
| Toll Free - Housing Program | (888) 833-7337 | |
| Toll Free - Transportation Dispatch | (888) 757-1540 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BD-1800.1500Commodity Supplemental Food Program Definition
A federally funded program that works to improve the health of elderly people age 60 and older who meet income eligibility requirements by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The program provides food and administrative funds to states, typically departments of health, social services, education or agriculture. The state agencies store CSFP food and distribute it to local public and private, nonprofit organizations that determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food, and provide nutrition education.
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YH-6000.6000Native American Community Definition
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas.
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YW-8500Tribal Reservation Residents Definition
Individuals and families of Native American descent who have needs and interests in common based on living in areas recognized by the federal or a state government as being set aside for the use of Native Americans and governed by Native Americans.