(FRANKFORT, Ky.) –The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking sponsors to operate the 2008 Summer Food Service Program. Many counties throughout the state are greatly underserved.
The Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals to children without regard to race, color, national origin, age (within statutory limits), sex or disability, during extended school vacation periods. The program is needed from May until September when schools are not in session. Meals and snacks are served to children in such places as churches, parks, playgrounds and schools.
Public or private nonprofit schools; units of local, municipal, county or state government; and public or private nonprofit agencies may qualify as sponsors of the Summer Food Service Program. Residential summer camps whose enrollment includes needy children may also act as program sponsors. Qualified sponsors are reimbursed for program operating and administrative expenses up to the current rates of reimbursement. To be eligible, sponsors must:
For more information, contact the Division of Nutrition and Health Services, 2545 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY 40601; phone (502) 564-5625; fax (502) 564-5519; or e-mail paul.mcelwain@education.ky.gov.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; phone (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (voice and TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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