News : Vinton-Shellsburg Summer Food Service Program 2026

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and will be the same for all participants, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability. There will be no discrimination during the course of the meal service.

Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations and times:

Tilford Elementary (Vinton)

Monday–Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day.

Lunch Transportation – Vinton Only Pick-up Locations and Times:

· Park Apartments – 11:35 a.m.

· Vinton Public Library – 11:40 a.m.

· Riverside Park – 11:50 a.m.

Drop-off Locations and Times:

· Vinton Pool – 12:50 p.m.

· Vinton Public Library – 12:55 p.m.

· Park Apartments – 1:00 p.m.

Shellsburg Elementary

Monday–Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day.

Garrison Public Library

Monday–Thursday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Grab-and-go breakfast will be provided for the following day.

A grab-and-go lunch will be provided on Thursday for Friday.

V-S High School

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Grab-and-go breakfast only.

Program Dates (All Sites):

· June 8 – June 30, 2026

· July 6 – July 31, 2026

· August 3 – August 7, 2026

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Karen Ackman, Food Service Director, Vinton-Shellsburg CSD, Phone: 319-426-5771, Email: karen.ackman@govikes.org

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

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, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination 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: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone number 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.