The Salvation Army King's Lake Camp is participating in the Summer Food Service Program

May 2, 2018 | by Robert DeBerry

Anchorage­­­- The Salvation Army King’s Lake Camp is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. (To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. The income guidelines for reduced-price meals by family size are listed below.) Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly foods stamps) benefits, or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible to receive free meals.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

 

Site: The Salvation Army King’s Lake Camp

Meal Times for Enrolled Campers:

 Breakfast 8:30-9:15am

Lunch 12:15-1:00pm

Dinner - 5:30-6:15pm

 

Alaska Income Eligibility Guidelines

Free & Reduced Price Meals
July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018

 

Reduced Price Meals  – 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Free Meals – 130 % of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Household

Size

 

Annual

 

Monthly

Twice per

Month

Every Two Weeks

 

Weekly

 

Annual

 

Monthly

Twice per

Month

Every Two Weeks

 

Weekly

1

27,861

2,322

1,161

1,072

536

19,578

1,632

816

753

377

2

37,537

3,129

1,565

1,444

722

26,377

2,199

1,100

1,015

508

3

47,212

3,935

1,968

1,816

908

33,176

2,765

1,383

1,276

638

4

56,888

4,741

2,371

2,188

1,094

39,975

3,332

1,666

1,538

769

5

66,563

5,547

2,774

2,561

1,281

46,774

3,898

1,949

1,799

900

6

76,239

6,354

3,177

2,933

1,467

53,573

4,465

2,233

2,061

1,031

7

85,914

7,160

3,580

3,305

1,653

60,372

5,031

2,516

2,322

1,161

8

95,590

7,966

3,983

3,677

1,839

67,171

5,598

2,799

2,584

1,292

For each additional family member add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,676

807

404

373

187

6,799

567

284

262

131

 

 

USDA Non-Discrimination 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, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, 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: How to File a 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:

 

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

fax: (202) 690-7442; or

 email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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About The Salvation Army in Alaska

The Salvation Army, an evangelic part of the universal Christian church, supports those in need in His name without discrimination, offering spiritual encouragement and basic services to meet the needs of Alaskans in 18 communities. The Salvation Army has been caring for mind, body, spirit and soul of individuals, children and families in Alaska since 1898. In 2017 The Salvation Army has served 419,166 meals, helps more than 7,409 Alaskans monthly, 71,175 bed nights available 36,929 toys and gifts and more than 13,900 clothing items provided. For more information, please visit Alaska.salvationarmy.org.


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