Attachment 19
Sample Media Release Cover Letter
Date
Name of Newspaper
Name of Contact (if you have one)
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear ___________:
The ______________________(name of sponsor) would like to submit the
following information under the “community service” section. We will be offering a
summer feeding program to children in the area and need your help in increasing
awareness of the program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
_________________(phone).
Sincerely,
Name
Sponsor Name
Address
City, State, Zip
OSPI/Child Nutrition Services
Memorandum No. 021-13M
May 2013
Attachment 19
Sample Media Release For Open Sites
The _____________________________________(name of sponsor) announces
the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children. Meals will
be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you may file a complaint of
discrimination by writing, USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866)
632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
Meals will be served at the following:
Site Name
Site Address
Date of Service
Meal Type
Meal Time
Contact
Phone Number
OSPI/Child Nutrition Services
Memorandum No. 021-13M
May 2013
Attachment 19
Sample Media Release for Closed Enrolled Sites
The _____________________________________ (name of sponsor) announces the
sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for children. Meals will be made
available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger who have enrolled in
our program. Children who are members of basic food households, TANF assistance units,
or households receiving FDRIP benefits are automatically eligible to receive free meal
benefits at eligible program sites (enrolled summer programs or residential summer camps).
Other children from families whose income is at or below the levels in the following table are
also eligible for free meal benefits if enrolled in a program offered at our site(s):
REDUCED PRICE
Household
Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Each additional
household
member add
*
Annual
**
Monthly
****
Every Two
Weeks
$ 795
*****
Weekly
$1,723
***
Twice Per
Month
$ 862
$20,665
27,991
2,333
1,167
1,077
539
35,317
2,944
1,472
1,359
680
42,643
3,554
1,777
1,641
821
49,969
4,165
2,083
1,922
961
57,295
4,775
2,388
2,204
1,102
64,621
5,386
2,693
2,486
1,243
71,947
5,996
2,998
2,768
1,384
+ 7,326
+ 611
+306
+282
+141
$ 398
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you may file a complaint of discrimination by
writing, USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are
hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay
Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Meals will be served at the following:
Site Name
Site Address
Meal Type
Meal Time
OSPI/Child Nutrition Services
Date of Service
Contact
Phone Number
Memorandum No. 021-13M
May 2013