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October 2017 Food Distribution
Any comment On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Each month, qualified participating households receive a USDA food allotment to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. An example of the foods that recipients receive are: Frozen packaged chicken and beef roast Canned items such as beef stew, fruits, green [...]
CVMT’s September 2017 Food for Tribal Families
On September 26th, 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe conducted its Food for Tribal Families (FFTF) program in its continuing effort to thwart consequences concerning poor nutrition brought about by inadequate assistance by the local BIA. Since the initiation of this program by tribal officials as a periodic or one time assist to tribal families, the Tribe has [...]
September 2017 Food Distribution
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Each month, qualified participating households receive a USDA food allotment to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. This month, many participating families were excited to once again receive packages of frozen ground bison. Eligible participants of the USDA FDPIR program commonly [...]
CVMT Hosts August Food Drive for Mother Lode Native Families
On August, 28th 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe went old-school and delivered this month's donated groceries to tribal elder Mildred Burley. Mildred is an indispensable asset to the Tribe conducting the oversight of distributions throughout the Mother Lode to those families most in need. This month has been extremely hard on the official members of CVMT and [...]
August 2017 Food Distribution
On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Each month, qualified participating households receive a USDA food allotment to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. Eligible participants of the USDA FDPIR program commonly receive items such as: Packaged frozen meats Canned meats, vegetables, fruits and soups Dry packaged beans, [...]
July 2017 CVMT Food Drive for Needy Families
On July 20th Tribal Elder Mildred Burley picked up what was acquired through donations this month from the Morada community to assist in the nutritional needs of tribal families within the valley and throughout the Mother Lode. Mildred is indispensable to the Tribe, in that she has decided to be the Tribe's primary distributor in this program. Among [...]