USDA’s 2019 Summer Food Program Application Now Available

The Virgin Islands Department of Education, State Office of Special Nutrition Programs has announced the availability of the 2019 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Sponsor Application.

According to D.O.E., any public or nonprofit organization interested in obtaining a sponsor application package or more information may contact the State Office of Special Nutrition Programs at (340) 774-0100 x 2817 (St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix). The application deadline is Friday, May 3, 2019.

School age children between 2-18 years may receive free meals through SFSP, D.O.E. said. A person 19 years of age and over who has mental or physical disability (as determined by a State or Local Educational Agency), and who participates during the school year in a public or private nonprofit school program (established for the mentally or physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals.

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, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, 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. You may also 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:

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: [email protected].