Child Development releases meal costs

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  • By Sue Long
  • 3rd Services Squadron
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Elmendorf Air Force Base Child Development Program announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Meals will be made available to enrolled children at no separate charge without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Parent's income determines the amount of money USDA will reimburse us to provide meals to enrolled children. The income eligibility guidelines listed below are used to determine our reimbursement from the USDA. Children from households whose monthly income is at or below these levels are eligible to be counted for free or reduced-price meal reimbursement.

Family Size - Reduced-Price

1 - $2,005
2 - $2,698
3 - $3,398
4 - $4,086
5 - $4,780
6 - $5,473
7 - $6,167
8 - $6,861

For each additional family member, add: Reduced Price + $694

Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against should write immediately to the USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D. C. 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964.