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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeal Policy StatementFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FREE MEAL POLICY STATEMENT (CAMPS) The City of Miami Parks and Recreation Agreement Number: 04 - 0899 assures Food and Nutrition Management Services that all children in attendance are served the same meal(s) at no separate charge, regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin, and there is no discrimination in the course of the food service. There will also be no overt identification of the recipients. Assurance is hereby given that we made available to the informational media serving the area(s) from which our Institution draws its attendance, a public release announcing the policy as stated above. Assurance is also given that reimbursement will be claimed on the basis of enrolled children whose family size and income falls within the Secretary's family and income standards for reduced price school meals. The program is similar to the National School Lunch Program. It provides nutritionally balanced meals to needy children regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin during summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. Children 18 years old and younger who qualify for free or reduced price breakfasts and/or lunch during the regular school year and children who are members of a household receiving food stamps, TANF or FDPIR benefits may receive their meals at no charge. Each child must submit an Income Eligibility Application. The eligibility standards used will conform to the Secretary's family size and income standards for reduced priced meals. Under provisions of Title 7 part 225.6 Code of Federal Regulations, you are permitted to appeal a denial of an application for free meals. A hearing procedure has been adopted by our agency to assist you in conducting your appeal. If you request a hearing, your child shall continue to receive free meals until a decision in rendered. Describe a n et~od cr methods to be used in accepting application(s) from families for program meals. Such methods must ensure that households are permitted to apply on behalf of children who are members of households receiving food stamp, TANF or FDPIR benefits using the categorical eligibility procedures described in 7 CFR 225.15, The City of Miami Department of Par Income Eligiblity Guildeline Form for the year of 901p with family size and yearly income simlar to the Free and Reduce Pricy- Meals Farm - Dade County School Issue to -:parents recieyina Tancl Or Food Stamps Signature of Sponsor Representative Signature of State Representative Date Date SFSP-S2 Revised 11-18-05 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FREE MEAL POLICY STATEMENT The City of Miami/Parks and Rec. Agreement Number: 04- o899 assures Food and Nutrition Management Services that all children in attendance are served the same meal(s) at no charge, regardless of race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin, and there is no discrimination in the course of the food service. Assurance is hereby given that we made available to the informational media serving the area(s) from which our Institution draws its attendance, a public release announcing the policy as stated above. Signature of Sponsor Representative Date Signature of State Representative Date SFSP-S3 Revised 11-18-05