Smithfield Foods delivers $10,000 and 30,500 pounds of protein to the Lumbee Regional Development Association.

The opening of the facility is a major win for area residents, who previously had to drive an hour away to purchase fresh meat and produce.

This is the second year this funding opportunity targeting Indian Country is available.

USDA is announcing partnerships for a new, interagency pilot project aimed at offering more localized ground bison meat for tribal communities through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.

With this funding, APHIS will provide up to $500,000 to further animal disease prevention, preparedness and response in priority areas.