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Below is information for principals and program coordinators to register for meals for their summer programs in school.
Food & Nutrition Services is excited to provide meals to young people during the summer. Meals are prepared by cafeteria staff and served free of charge to young people in the same way as during the regular school year. Principals or program coordinators must register for each summer program occurring in their school.
Important Registration Information
Important Registration Information
- Meals can only be served in Baltimore City Public Schools buildings.
- Do not combine multiple programs on one registration. Each program requires its own registration.
- Do not register for programs organized by the office of Teaching and Learning or ESY office.
Eligibility
Site/Program
- All programs taking place in Baltimore City Public Schools buildings
- Combined enrollment of a site must be greater than 15 students.
- All sites are open sites. Meals are available to all youth, even those who are not participating in summer program. No eligible youth may be turned away.
Participants
- Anyone between 3 and 18-years-old, or turning 19 during the summer.
- Meal recipients may drop-in just for meals; Participation in a program is not required to receive a meal.
Please email Food & Nutrition Services with any questions!
FAQ
May an outside organization provide meals?
No, FNS is the sole provider breakfast and lunch in City Schools facilities during the summer.
Do I need to take part in any training for summer meals?
There is no need for summer program staff to participate in any training. FNS staff prepare and serves all meals. We manage meal service, allowing you more time to focus on running summer programs.
Can I make changes to previously submitted applications?
Yes, changes are made by emailing Noah Bers in Food and Nutrition Services.
Are outside students eligible to receive meals?
Yes! All young people 18 or younger (or turning 19 during the summer) are eligible to receive a meal regardless of their participation in a summer program.
Where can I see the summer menu?
Menus are posted at the beginning of June.
Is summer meal service charged to the school's budget?
No, meal service and labor costs are covered by Food and Nutrition Services.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
