FDPIR Tribal Leaders, Managers, Staff (State/Local/ Tribal Government)

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Service

Office of Research and Analysis

3101 Park Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22302

Greetings,

We have received information about the national study, called the Study of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). This study, sponsored by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, will provide current, nationally representative information on FDPIR participants and will provide updated information on local program operations across the nation.

We have recently learned that the (Tribal Name) Tribe has been selected as one of the sampled Tribes. We wish to extend an invitation to USDA and its research contractors -- The Urban Institute, NORC and Support Services International, Inc. -- to visit our FDPIR locations and conduct data collection activities with FDPIR staff and Tribal members.

The (Tribal name) Tribe has long participated in FDPIR and we value the food assistance FDPIR provides. I recognize the need for this study to help FNS identify ways to make the program more beneficial to participants.

We look forward to your visit.

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