HomeMy WebLinkAboutcampsFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
FREE MEAL POLICY STATEMENT
(CAMPS)
The City of Miami Dept.of Parks 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, creed, sex, handicap, 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 childrenwhose 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, creed, sex, handicap, age, or national origin during summer vacation
when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. Children 18 years old and younger who qualify for a
free or reduced price breakfasts 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 is rendered.
Describe a method or 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 Parks and Recreation will be using
the Income Eligibility Guideline Form for theyear o 2005 with family
size and yearly income similar to the "Free and Reduce Price Meals"
form that Dade County School issue to Parents recieving Tang or Food Stamps.
Signature of Sponsor Representative Date
Signature of State Representative Date
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