Dear Parents,
WEST HEMPSTEAD TUESDAY / LAWRENCE WEDNESDAY
ONLY REGISTER ONCE. Please make sure all names and addresses are spelled correctly and entirely.
The Lawrence Public Schools will continue its distribution of food to children 18 and under who live in Nassau County. To be eligible Children may not be receiving food from any federal child nutrition program (not just those participating in NSLP). It cannot be stressed enough that duplication is absolutely forbidden. By signing up and picking up food you are assuring the Lawrence School District you have not picked up from any other location.
There is a new sign up form which was designed to ensure no duplication and only eligible zip codes may participate. For your convenience please utilize the same phone number every week.
The eligibility requirements:
· Children 1-18 years
· Every child must be registered
· You must live in Nassau County
· You must enter the child’s name and eligible school
The intention of the expansion of the food program is that all children eat. IT IS NOT based on financial needs.– If you meet the qualifications above, ALL children are eligible and are encouraged to sign up.
Boxes will be distributed based on number of eligible children. Pick up in Lawrence is from195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559. WEST HEMPSTEAD is at the Chestnut School. 252 Chestnut St, West Hempstead, NY 11552 If picking up from this site please do not block the exit.
The following camps do receive food from the USDA, Machane Hakayitz, Camp Simcha, Camp Shira, Camp Areivim, Camp Areivos and Camp Machane Yisroel. There may be others.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Reminder
1) Have a printed email response sheet with a QR code PLACE IT ON THE DASHBOARD prior to entering the driveway!
2) Have a clean and clear trunk. (You may leave an empty box for the milk)
3) Do not get out of your car
RULES AND REGULATIONS
IN ORDER FOR A CHILD TO BE ELIGIBLE HE/SHE:
· MUST BE 1-18 YEARS OF AGE MUST RESIDE IN NASSAU COUNTY
· HAVE NOT RECEIVED USDA FOOD FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE
· CHILDREN WILL BE APPROVED INDIVIDUALLY
TO REGISTER YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
· ENTER A VALID ZIPCODE
· ENTER EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN’S FULL NAMES, AGE
Here is the link for this week
To be added to the email list please use this link: https://forms.gle/
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: How to File a Complaint, 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:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
