NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2017
WHAT: Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program
WHEN: 2017-2018 School Year
WHERE: Boston, Crawford, Fulton, Kenton, Laredo, New Legacy, Paris, Sable, Sixth Ave., Vaughn
Multiple APS Schools Providing Free Breakfast and Lunch Program
Boston, Crawford, Fulton, Kenton, Laredo, New Legacy, Paris, Sable, Sixth Ave., and Vaughn are participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2017-2018). All students enrolled at these schools may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge to them.
Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing breakfast/lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students.
The school breakfast and lunch that APS serves follows U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The Universal Meals Program cannot succeed without parental support; parents should encourage their children to participate in school meal programs.
All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of the eligibility status.
Please view the full public statement below:
PUBLIC RELEASE
SY 2017-2018
Community Eligibility Provision
Boston, Crawford, Fulton, Kenton, Laredo, New Legacy, Paris, Sable, Sixth Ave., and Vaughn are participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2017-2018). If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge to them.
Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform better in school. By providing breakfast/lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment 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 your support; please encourage your children to participate in school meal programs.
All meals will be served to all students at no charge regardless of the eligibility status.
Non-discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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