Saint Paul Public Schools provides free summer meals as part of USDA program 5/31/2007 9:49 AM  Saint Paul, Minn – Free meals will be made available again this summer to all children 18 years of age and under, and persons over 18 who participate in a public or nonprofit private school program established for the mentally or physically handicapped. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Summer Food Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), begins Monday, June 18 and ends Friday, Aug. 24, 2007. Meals will be available at more than 95 sites throughout the city, including churches, recreation centers and schools. Each site will serve either breakfast and/or lunch, depending on their hours of operation. Below is a list of participating sites, which are subject to change. For information about specific sites, call the Saint Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services Department at (651) 603-4950 or visit www.sppscafe.org. Meals will be provided in accordance with federal law and USDA policy. Questions and concerns about laws and policies related to the Summer Food Service Program can be submitted to the USDA Office of Civil Rights by calling (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY) or writing: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights 1400 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Summer Food Service Program is an effort to ensure that children in lower-income areas continue to receive nutritious meals during school vacations. More information about the program is available at www.fns.usda.gov. Summer Program Participants