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Nondiscrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs

Nondiscrimination Statement for Arkansas Child Nutrition Programs:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States 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) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)      fax:               202-690-7442; or

(3)      email:           program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.