Food Distribution provides food packages to low-income families in Marshall, Day and Roberts counties, and also to Tribal members in surrounding counties.

Providing family food boxes, Senior Box program, backpack food program for students, and household supplies as available.

Senior Citizens 60 and over in Clay County can receive a monthly food box through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Senior Food Boxes contains the following food items: 2 pound block of Cheese, Juice, Shelf stable or powdered milk, Cereal, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Pasta or rice, and a canned meat or entree such as beef stew or chili.

Weekly meal is provided at the Community Center. It is prepared by local church groups and various other service groups. All meals are being served inside. Senior Box Distribution is available. Also provides a winter outerwear room for anyone in need of a coat, gloves, hats, etc.

Food pantry and Senior Food Box Program (CSFP) for Buffalo County.

CSFP program (Commodities): Provides healthy food once a month to low income elderly. A 25-28 lb. box of healthy food and 2-lbs of cheese available once a month. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program): Provides emergency food assistance at no cost. The only requirement for TEFAP recipients is self-declaration that they fall within the TEFAP income eligibility guidelines. Food Pantry - client choice pantry: Available to those with a gross household income no more than 185% of poverty level. Participants can shop once a month. Quantity of food is based on the size of household. Mitchell Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.

Meals at The Center One hot meal per day - Frozen meals offered for weekends - meals will be delivered for Friday on Thursday Contact The Center for an Intake Form $4.25 per meal suggested donation for those over 60 $6.50 per meals if under 60 Evening meals are available every Wednesday (except in June, July, or August): $6.00 per meal. Meals on Wheels - Delivers meals to seniors who are homebound Contact The Center for an Intake Form $4.25 per meal suggested donation Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Available to Seniors 60 years of age and older who fall within the income guidelines Apply at The Center Commodity box contains several cans of fruits and vegetables, powdered and liquid milk, cereal, a canned meat product, pasta and juice The program is funded through USDA/Feeding South Dakota and administered through The Center.

Offers information and referral for community services. - Emergency services based on availability and qualifications for the following: Emergency short term lodging Gas / Transportation for out-of-town medical appointment or stranded motorist In-state one-way bus ticket Utility assistance electric, water, or gas with a disconnection notice Prescription / medications Clothing Personal hygiene items Formula Disposable diapers - Emergency food based on availability and qualifications, including the: BackPack food program Pierre and Ft. Pierre food pantry Senior food box program - Holiday meals ie. Thanksgiving Basket - package containing ingredients to make a meal along with a frozen turkey Volunteer opportunities Distributor of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is provided by USDA through the State of South Dakota. Only requirement - individual must fall under TEFAP guidelines

The following Programs and Departments fall under the Emergency Management Department: - Lake Traverse Utility Commission LTUC assists and provides water and sewer services to individual homes throughout Lake Traverse Tribal Land - Service Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Phone Number: (605) 698-4211 - Tribal Roads - Tribal Roads provides snow removal/ice control in the winter months also constructs and maintains all tribal roads and individual homeowners driveways which includes the 7 districts. Phone Number: (605) 698-4153 Law Enforcement - Food Distribution Provides food packages to low-income families in Marshall, Day and Roberts counties, and also to Tribal members in surrounding counties. Location: East of the Tribal Headquarters - 1st & 3rd week of each month 8:00am - 4:30pm - 2nd week of each month - is District Distribution 8:00am - 4:30pm - Last week of each month: Closed for incoming shipments, restocking, inventory and monthly reports. Natural Resources

Offers the following programs: Meals on Wheels Participants can also request delivery, pick-up, or are welcome to dine in. Need to call by 9:00am that day to register at 605-852-2417 for either pick up or dine in. Feeding South Dakota Senior Box Program: Pick-up Site Participants must be 60 or older and meet income guidelines Call for an application

​Supplemental food pantry for those in need in Walworth and Campbell Counties; one box of food per household. If items are available, the pantry will give out personal hygiene items as well. Oversees the backpack program for school age children and elderly food boxes for senior citizens (60 years and older).