AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Assembly of God will hold Free Food Box Distribution for all Akwesasne community members.

A total of 1,026 boxes of food will be distributed from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at the former-Mohawk Bingo Palace Building located at the intersection of State Route 37 and Frogtown Road in Akwesasne.

The food boxes are approximately 30 to 40 pounds each and contain fresh fruit, milk and other perishable items.

Tribal members may pick up their food boxes in accordance with the following requirements:

• All traffic must use the rear Frogtown Road entrance to the former-Mohawk Bingo Palace Building coming from the south to turn Right Only into the former-MBP rear entrance, circle around the rear of building to front and receive food boxes under the canopy at the front of the building. (please see SRMT website/Facebook for a map)

• Individuals must bring a Tribal Identification Card, Band Card or Nation Red Card;

• Must wear a mask while picking up and must remain in vehicle; and

• Must respect social distancing and your patience is appreciated.

For more information, contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Compliance Department at (518) 358-2273, or Pastors John and Brent Maracle and April Bender of Mohawk Assembly of God at (518) 358-2456.