At New Millennium Academy (NMA), all of our scholars receive breakfast, lunch, and snacks for free. To ensure that our scholars continue to receive free meals and snacks, we encourage all of our families who qualify under the federal poverty level of 180% to complete an Application for Education Benefits at the beginning of each academic school year. If you need further assistance or are unsure of , please call our front office.
Community Eligibility Provision The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows eligible schools in low-income areas to provide school lunch and breakfast at no charge to all scholars. In order to participate, the school must have at least 40% scholars identified as low income/no income by state/federal guidelines. At NMA, we qualify under CEP for all scholars to receive free meals.
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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: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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. Below are instructions to mail a USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form:
- By mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410)
- By fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- By email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Request a LWP Triennial Assessment by emailing us at frontoffice@nmaedu.org
NMA must make reasonable substitutions to meals and/or snacks on a case-by-case basis for participants who are considered to have a disability that restricts their diet: School Nutrition Program –7 CFR 210.10(m), Child and Adult Care Food Program – 7 CFR 226.20 (g), Summer Food Service Program – 7 CFR 225.16(f)(4). According to the ADA Amendments Act, most physical and mental impairments that substantially limit or affect one or more major life activities or bodily functions will constitute a disability.
NMA is not required to accommodate special dietary requests that do not constitute a disability, including requests related to religious or moral convictions or personal preference. If these requests are accommodated, sponsors must ensure that all USDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements are met.
If your scholar is in need of a special diet, please have the Special Diet Statement Form completed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse, such as a certified nurse practitioner. Once the form is completed, please submit your completed form or letter to New Millennium Academy:
- By mail: 5105 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
- By fax: (763) 235-7979
- By email: frontoffice@nmaedu.org
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Looking for a meal site?
Use these resources to find an SFSP site near you:
- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
- Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
- Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Time.
- Text USDA to texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.