Richland One to continue providing free meals to all students

During the 2018-2019 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all
students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than $400
per child in a school year. Parents do not have to complete any forms or other paperwork.

All 24,000 Richland One students will be able to eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper for free
thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. This fall will mark the fourth year of the district’s
participation in the federal program.

The free meals, which follow federal guidelines for healthy school meals, will be provided at all
52 schools and centers in Richland One. Although meals are free for students, all adults,
including staff and visitors, will have to pay for their school meals, which are still a bargain at
just $2.50 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.

NOTE: The USDA requires districts to include the following non-discrimination statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States 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: 1. 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]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.