Thank you for your interest in feeding nutritious meals to the children and adults of South Dakota.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has several nutrition programs the South Dakota Department of Education administers for the State of South Dakota. To learn more about each of them see the
https://doe.sd.gov/cans/index.aspx
website.
The following information and questions will help you determine eligibility for your agency.
This table provides a quick overview of agency eligibility for participation in USDA’s nutrition programs:
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Agency Type
SNP
SFSP
CACFP
Public School District or County Office of Education
X
X
X
Charter School
X
X
X
Government or Tribal
X
X
X
Community-Based Organization
X
X
Child Care Center
X
Provider of Home Child Care
X
Sponsor of Home Child Care
X
Adult Center
X
Camp
X
X
Private School
X
X
X
Group Home
X
X
Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy prohibits this agency from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410
202-260-1026, 866-632-9992 (toll free), or 202-401-0216 (TTD)
USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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.