District & USDA Food Service Policies
USDA Final Rule Changes
Click on the link below to download important information in regards to changes in the National School Lunch Program
Nutritional Standards for Competitive Foods in PA Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education Medical Plan of Care for School Nutrition
Families with dietary concerns should review the form below and contact Kate Rittler, Director of Food and Nutrition, at krittler@wssd.org or by phone at 610-892-3470 ext. 2151.
ACCESS TO FOOD OVER HOLIDAY BREAKS
Foodfinder.us is a nonprofit website and app (for iOS or Android) that offers the location and contact information of more than 40,000 food pantries and similar food programs across the country. The FoodFinder website and app can be utilized to pinpoint local free food providers within the community. Check it out over the extended holiday break.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
Summer Feeding: Children age 18 and under may receive a free lunch over the summer. To find the location nearest you, use one of the following methods:
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Call 211
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Call 1-866-3Hungry or 1-877-8Hambre
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Text “MEALPA” to 877877 during the summer months
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Visit the website: www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
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Use the site locator for smartphones - Rangeapp.org
Non-Discrimination Statement:
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 (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.
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Wellness Policy
Click on the link below to download the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Wellness Policy.
- WSSD Wellness Policy - Policy #246
- USDA Guide to Smart Snacks - Policy #246 Attachment 1
- Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value - Policy #246 Attachment 2