Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Summer Food Service Program will be serving PM snacks and grab-and-go supper meals at no charge to children 18 and under. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers for local school divisions and other federal meal program sponsors to implement the Summer Food Service Program to provide meals to children in the community free of charge through June 30, 2021. The waivers support access to nutritious meals while minimizing exposure to COVID-19. Meals are available to all children including those learning in-person or virtually and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

The US Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program is designed to improve the health and nutrition of participants and promote the development of healthy eating habits through nutrition and education. The SFSP offers nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas during the summer months and long vacations when school is not in session. Participation in the SFSP helps children return to school ready to learn. Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination in all county programs, services, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-8100 or TTY 711.Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services sponsors SFSP under the administration of the Virginia Department of Education.

Meals will be provided at the following locations (PM Snack 3:00pm-4:00pm and Supper 5:00pm- 6:00pm grab-and-go meals).

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), find online here , 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:
  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  2. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  3. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
• fax:
  • (202) 690-7442; or
• email:
  • program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.