HELP FEED HUNGRY CHILDREN
Through The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
THE SFSP:
• Looking for eligible sponsors to serve nutritious meals to children throughout Georgia during the summer months
• Administered in Georgia by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
• Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture
• Provides free meals to eligible children in low-income areas during the summer months when students are out of school
WHO CAN QUALIFY:
• Public or private non-profit schools
• Universities, colleges, or camps
• City or county governments
• Private nonprofit organizations, including churches and other faith-based organizations considered tax exempt by the IRS
SPONSORS:
• Can feed children at schools, churches, park and recreation centers, community and migrant centers, residential or non-residential day camps, and other areas where children congregate and play
• Are reimbursed according to federal reimbursement rates for the meals they serve
• Can prepare and serve meals themselves or contract with a food service management company vendors to prepare meals
• Receive training in applying for, setting up, and operating a successful SFSP; nutrition education; and technical assistance while the program is operating
For more information on becoming an SFSP sponsor, visit Bright from the Start’s website at: www.decal.ga.gov.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6236 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
email ecarter@rccatl.org
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Atlanta, GA 30305
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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