Free Meals for West New York Children, Regardless of Income Level
West New York, N.J. — The Town of West New York will be participating in the 2020 Summer Food Service Program from July 6, 2020 to August 14, 2020. The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition Services, United States Department of Agriculture. This program provides all children 18 years of age and under that are enrolled in the West New York Recreation Summer Program with the same free meal in accordance with a menu approved by the state agency.
“It is imperative that our children receive proper nutrition while they attend our Recreation Summer Program,” said West New York Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez. “This program will provide free meals for West New York children at all of our Summer Program locations regardless of their parents’ income level.”
The West New York Recreation Summer Program will be providing free meals at all of their locations which include: Donnelly Memorial Park, Fillmore Park, Washington Park, Dewey Park, Miller Stadium and the West New York Public Library.
Residents looking for more information regarding the Summer Food Service Program or to enroll their children in the West New York Summer Recreation Program are encouraged to reach out to contact West New York Recreation Leader, Nicole Defino-Lee at (201) 295-4545.
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, and 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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Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.