Staff report
Bladen County School Nutrition has unveiled its annual Summer Feeding Program, extending vital nutrition support to children during the summer break. Despite the absence of confirmed sites or mobile locations, the announcement aims to alert the public to anticipate and benefit from this essential initiative.
Scheduled to commence from June 10th to August 8th, the Summer Feeding Program will provide nutritious meals to children in need throughout the designated period. While the specific sites and mobile locations have yet to be finalized, the school administration assures that details will be promptly communicated to the public once they are confirmed.
The program will offer both Breakfast and Lunch services, catering to the nutritional needs of participating children. Crystal O’Briant, School Nutrition Coordinator, will be the contact point for inquiries and further information. She can be reached at the Board of Education at 910-862-4136 Ext.10019.
As the Summer Feeding Program progresses, updates regarding meal service times and confirmed locations will be promptly disseminated to the public. The administration remains committed to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all eligible children within the community.
Furthermore, the administration welcomes feedback and encourages community engagement throughout the duration of the program.
The Bladen County Schools’ Summer Feeding Program stands as a testament to the district’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of its students, ensuring that no child goes hungry during the summer break. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as the program unfolds, marking another milestone in the journey towards a healthier, more nourished community.
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/
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