PUBLIC NOTICE FOR FOOD SERVICE VENDORS TO REGISTER WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES TO SELL AND DELIVER UNITIZED MEALS AND SNACKS TO THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEAR 2012

In accordance with Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 225, it is the intent of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, formerly Florida Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Management, to administer the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the federal fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

The primary purpose of the Program is to provide breakfast, lunch and snack meals to economically needy children during periods when public schools are generally closed for summer recess. Food service vendors who wish to participate in the SFSP may write this agency for a vendor registration package to the address given below. Successful vendor registration will require copies of the following: A current Florida business license as a restaurant, food service caterer or a food service management company; the two most recent health inspection reports; a completed SFSP vendor registration form; evidence of general and product liability insurance; and insurance coverage for delivery vehicles. The prospective vendor’s registration forms and other documentation must be returned to this agency by March 15, 2012. U.S. Postal Service date marks or private courier dates will be used to determine the timeliness of submissions.

For additional information, please contact: Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness at 1(800)504-6609. The primary contact person for vendor registration is David Whetstone and the SFSP Program Manager is Michelle Morris.

Please direct your written inquiries to: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, 600 South Calhoun Street, Suite 120, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

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