News        from ABAC

Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5051 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE April 9, 2009

UPWARD BOUND SPONSORS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

TIFTON— The Upward Bound Program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program. This year’s program is being administered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

The Summer Food Service Program is designed to take the place of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program during the summer. The meals will be served at ABAC’s Donaldson Dining Hall.

Meals will be available at no charge to eligible children and will be provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Children who are members of food stamp households or AFDC assistance units are automatically eligible for benefits at eligible program sites.

The Agriculture Secretary’s Income Guidelines are used in determining eligibility of the children at camps or enrolled sites. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against at any USDA-related activity should write or call immediately to: USDA, Director-Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-6382 or (800) 795-3272.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For more information, contact Upward Bound Program Director Kenneth Newkirk at (229) 391-5150.

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