General Information
What is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program?
Many children in our community get their breakfast & lunch at school at a reduced price or for free. But when school is closed during weekends and holidays, some of those children go hungry.
The Seneca Falls BackPack Program is operating as a Food Pantry to better serve our students and their families.
We are here to serve the students of Seneca Falls Central School District and their families. While there is no financial requirements to use the pantry, you must have students in SFCSD to participate.
Why is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program important?
Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. Children who don't get enough to eat often have:
-Trouble concentrating
-Lower math and English scores
-Trouble finishing tests in time
-Lower graduation rates
We provide shelf stable food for the whole family. Including, but not limited to canned fruits and vegetables, beans, tuna, canned meat, pasta, rice, cereal, soups and meals, snacks, juices, etc.
For food to be included in the pantry, it is required to meet the standards set forth by the Backpack Coordinator and the board. This means, when possible, the items are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in fiber and protein.
Many children in our community get their breakfast & lunch at school at a reduced price or for free. But when school is closed during weekends and holidays, some of those children go hungry.
The Seneca Falls BackPack Program is operating as a Food Pantry to better serve our students and their families.
We are here to serve the students of Seneca Falls Central School District and their families. While there is no financial requirements to use the pantry, you must have students in SFCSD to participate.
Why is the Seneca Falls BackPack Program important?
Good nutrition is critical to good health and success at school. Children who don't get enough to eat often have:
-Trouble concentrating
-Lower math and English scores
-Trouble finishing tests in time
-Lower graduation rates
We provide shelf stable food for the whole family. Including, but not limited to canned fruits and vegetables, beans, tuna, canned meat, pasta, rice, cereal, soups and meals, snacks, juices, etc.
For food to be included in the pantry, it is required to meet the standards set forth by the Backpack Coordinator and the board. This means, when possible, the items are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in fiber and protein.
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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) 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: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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) 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: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
