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LOW MOOR, Va. (VR) — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is sponsoring the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program.
The program offers snacks at AHPS schools at no charge to students or their families. The participating sites are Callaghan Elementary School, Jeter-Watson Elementary School, and Mountain View Elementary School.
The Virginia Department of Education says this program is part of the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, offering federal funding to after-school programs serving a meal and/or a snack to students in low-income areas.
Each participating location will have the same snacks available at no separate charge to all participating students.
“National data tells us that childhood hunger is on the rise. Students and families are still recovering from the lingering educational, social, and emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are delighted to be part of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program to ensure that children get the nutrition they need at afterschool programs,” said Debra Buckner, food services supervisor for AHPS.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools serves approximately 2,700 students. The school division was created in July 2022 through the merger of Alleghany County Public Schools, Covington City Public Schools, and Jackson River Technical Center. AHPS is funded by Alleghany County and the City of Covington.
The public can follow AHPS news and events on Facebook at AHPublicSchools and Instagram at ahpublicschools. Information is also available at www.ahps.k12.va.us.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or
reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address,
telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Meals will be provided at these facilities:
Callaghan Elementary School, 4050 Midland Trail, Covington VA 24426
Jeter Watson Elementary School, 560 W. Indian Valley Road, Covington VA 24426
Mountain View Elementary School, 100 Gleason Drive, Covington VA 24426
For further information please contact:
Debra Buckner, Division Food Service Supervisor, 540-863-1800
For additional information, you may also contact the Virginia Department of Education, Office School and Community Nutrition Programs by calling 804-418-4735.
