CSU Upward Bound to participate in Summer Food Service Program

summerfoodprogramColorado State University Upward Bound is participating in the 2016 Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to all eligible children enrolled in Upward Bound free of charge.

National School Lunch Program

To be eligible to receive free meals at the residential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. The income guidelines for reduced-price meals by family size are listed here. Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are automatically eligible to receive free meals.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the course of the meal service.

Locations and times

Meals will be provided at CSU Dining Services Center at Parmelee and Corbett Hall Sunday, June 12 – Thursday, July 21:

  • Breakfast: (Sunday – Friday)          7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Lunch: (Sunday – Friday)                11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Dinner:  (Sunday – Friday)              4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m

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/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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:  (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.