The October 1, 2008 Revised Non-discrimination Statement

All publications that mention USDA Child Nutrition Programs must include the following revised non-discrimination statement.

"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call, toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

Federal regulations allow use of a shorter non-discrimination statement on program material less than one page in length; i.e. brochures, coupons, electronic benefit cards, menus, and flyers. The short statement must be in the same size print as the text of the document.

The revised short non-discrimination statement reads as follows:

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

If materials have already been printed, corrections must be made at the next printing.