Who can get free meals through this program?

All children may receive free meals at the listed sites on a first-come, first-served basis.

When does the summer meal program run?

Program dates are June 8–30, July 6–31, and August 3–7, 2026.

Where and when is lunch served in Vinton?

Tilford Elementary: Monday–Friday lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; transportation pick-ups listed.

Who do I contact with questions about the program?

Contact Karen Ackman, Food Service Director, at 319-426-5771 or karen.ackman@govikes.org.

May 8, 2026 Public Notice: Tilford Elementary, Vinton, IA

Vinton-Shellsburg School District SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MEAL BENEFIT INCOME ELIGIBILITY FORM (For Camps and Closed Enrolled Sites) Vinton-Shellsburg Communi- ty School District will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and will be the same for all participants, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orienta- tion), age, or disability. There will be no discrimination during the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided on a first- come, first-served basis at the fol- lowing locations and times: Tilford Elementary (Vinton) Monday–Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day. Lunch Transportation – Vinton Only Pick-up Locations and Times: • Park Apartments – 11:35 a.m. • Vinton Public Library – 11:40 a.m. • Riverside Park – 11:50 a.m. Drop-off Locations and Times: • Vinton Pool – 12:50 p.m. • Vinton Public Library – 12:55 p.m. • Park Apartments – 1:00 p.m. Shellsburg Elementary Monday–Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day. Garrison Public Library Monday–Thursday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day. A grab-and-go lunch will be pro- vided on Thursday for Friday. V-S High School Monday, Wednesday, and Thurs- day Grab-and-go breakfast only. Program Dates (All Sites): • June 8 – June 30, 2026 • July 6 – July 31, 2026 • August 3 – August 7, 2026 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Karen Ackman, Food Service Director, Vinton-Shellsburg CSD, Phone: 319- 426-5771, Email: karen.ackman@ govikes.org USDA Nondiscrimination State- ment In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights reg- ulations 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, reli- gion, sex, disability, age, marital sta- tus, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights ac- tivity, in any program or activity con- ducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Rem- edies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who re- quire alternative means of communi- cation for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, Amer- ican Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or con- tact USDA through the Telecommu- nications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program in- formation may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimina- tion complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint 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 Assis- tant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal op- portunity provider. Iowa Nondiscrimination State- ment It is the policy of this CNP provid- er not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orien- tation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, contact the Iowa Civil Rights Com- mission, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone num- ber 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.

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