FDPIR administering agencies are responsible for providing nutrition education to participants. Federal administrative funding is available for these activities, which can include individual nutrition counseling, cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes, and the dissemination of information on how USDA Foods may be used to contribute to a nutritious diet. The following resources can aid FDPIR administering agencies in providing nutrition education to participants.
- USDA Foods Nutrition Education Resource Library - Culturally appropriate nutrition education resources designed specifically for FDPIR are available to order for free. Tribes can select the resources they want and have them shipped directly to them at no cost! View or download these resources.
- FDPIR Administrative Funds for Nutrition Education - $4 million in FDPIR administrative funds for nutrition education are annually appropriated each fiscal year. Tribes can use these funds to develop and deliver culturally appropriate nutrition education that meets the needs of their community.
- Nutrition Paraprofessional Training Project - The Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT), developed in collaboration with the Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners (OKTEP), is a multi-component training initiative aimed at empowering FDPIR local agency staff to be Community Nutrition Champions in their communities. The training tools and resources developed for this initiative support FDPIR local agency staff efforts to conduct nutrition education activities for FDPIR participants who receive USDA Foods.
- FY25 dates and locations:
- Nov. 20-21, 2024: Tulsa, OK
- February 2025: San Diego, CA
- March 2025: Reno, NV
- May 2025: Coeur d'Alene, ID
- June 2025: Traverse City, MI
- FY25 dates and locations:
- FDPIR Produce Training - Currently under development by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas, this training will help Tribes assess and safely distribute fresh produce to program participants. A pilot training is tentatively scheduled for 2025.
- FDPIR Sharing Gallery - The sharing gallery is a source of inspiration and sharing of nutrition education materials, recipes, photos, news, grant opportunities, training, and other digital resources for Tribes participating in FDPIR.
- FDPIR Nutrition Education Symposium - More details coming soon!
