Waterford Public Schools Free Summer Meals Program Details Announced

From Waterford Public Schools:

June 10, 2021

Free Summer Meals at WPS

What are Summer Meals?

The Free Summer Meals Programs are an extension of the Federal School Meals Programs when school is not in session. They are federally funded programs through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are administered by the CT State Department of Education. Public schools or non-profit organizations typically make and distribute the meals throughout the community.

Where are Summer Meals Offered?

Summer Meals sites can be located in places like schools, playgrounds, parks, and even libraries. They are available at over 500 locations throughout Connecticut during the summer. In Waterford, meals will be offered at Clark Lane Middle School, 105 Clark Lane, Waterford. Waterford Public Schools will continue serving FREE Grab & Go meals for Breakfast and Lunch two days a week during the summer. Starting June 22nd families can pick up 3 breakfast and lunches on Tuesdays from 9:30am-11am and 4 breakfast and lunches on Thursdays from 9:30am-11am every week curbside at CLMS. Daily Monday through Friday Meals (Breakfast & Lunch) will also be available to all Camp Dash and Summer Academy participants.

* IMPORTANT! For the safety of all, if driving please stay in your car and drive up for distribution. Drive up, pop your trunk for distribution and a Waterford staff member will bring your meals to you!

To find other locations near you:

Call toll-free 211 or Text "CTmeals" to 877877

What food is served?

Similar to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Summer Meals Programs must meet federal nutrition guidelines. A nutritious meal composed of fruits/vegetables, grains, protein, and milk is served.

What is the cost?

It's FREE for all children 18 and younger.

What do you need to register?

NOTHING! Children do not need to be registered for any programs to receive a summer meal. All children and teens 18 and younger are welcome at any location. There is absolutely no cost to the child or family for the meals, and there is no ID, paperwork, or registration required.

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, 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, 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:

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