The New Jersey Institute of Technology will be participating in the 2013 Summer Food Service Program from June 26, 2013 to August 8, 2013.  The Summer Food Service Program is a federal Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services.  All children 18 years of age and under who are enrolled in New Jersey Institute of Technology, Center for Pre-College Programs will receive the same free meal in accordance with a menu approved by the state agency regardless of race, color, national, origin, sex, disability or age.  Below are the income guidelines used for determining children’s eligibility for free meals.

July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

FAMILY SIZE/INCOME SCALE FOR FREE MEALS

(As announced by the United States Department of Agriculture)

Children who are part of households that receive food stamps or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TNAF) are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits at eligible program sites.

Meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Any person who believes they have been discriminated against in any USDA related activity should write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 732-9992 (voice).  TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.