Four APS Schools Begin Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2015

Four APS Schools Begin Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program

Boston K-8, Crawford Elementary, Kenton Elementary and Paris Elementary are participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch program for the 2015-2016 school year. Breakfast and lunch will be available to all students enrolled at these schools at no charge. All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of eligibility status.

Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to continue our efforts to provide the best learning environments possible for our students.

The school breakfast and lunch that we serve follows U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The Universal Meals Program cannot succeed without community support. Please encourage students to participate in school meal programs.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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