Cameron to offer Summer Food Service to participants in Upward Bound program

Cameron University will once again participate in the federal Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to all eligible children free of charge.

To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, such as Cameron's Upward Bound program, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program.

Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are automatically eligible to receive free meals.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the Summer Food Service Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

With the exception of June 26, meals will be provided from June 22-July 2 in the Shepler Center cafeteria, located on the campus of Cameron University, 2800 West Gore Blvd. in Lawton. Cameron Upward Bound participants can obtain a schedule by calling 580-581-5581.

The following chart provides income guidelines for reduced price meals by family size:

• Guidelines to determine student eligibility for Summer Food Service Program

• Annual Family Income Before Deductions Federal Income Chart for School Year 2025-2026

Household Size Yearly Income Monthly Income Weekly Income

1 $ 28,953 $ 2,413 $557

2 $ 39,128 $ 3,261 $753

3 $ 49,303 $ 4,109 $949

4 $ 59,478 $ 4,957 $1,144

5 $ 69,653 $ 5,805 $1,340

6 $ 79,828 $ 6,653 $1,536

7 $ 90,003 $ 7,501 $1,731

8 $100,178 $ 8,349 $1,927

Each Additional $ 10,175 $ 848 $196

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the U.S. Department of Agriculture Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-assistant-secretary-civil-rights 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) 690-74421; or
3. Email: [email protected]

Cameron University is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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