PUBLIC NOTICE FOR FOOD SERVICE VENDORS TO REGISTER WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SELL AND DELIVER UNITIZED MEALS AND SNACKS TO THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM 2009

In accordance with Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 225, it is the intent of the Florida Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Management Section, to continue administering the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the federal fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

The primary purpose of the Program is to provide breakfast, lunch and/or snacks 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 guidance package to the address given below. Successful 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 food service delivery vehicles. The prospective vendor’s registration forms and other documentation must be returned to this Agency by March 15, 2009. U.S. Postal Service date marks or private currier dates will be used to determine the timeliness of submissions.

For additional information, please contact: Food and Nutrition Management Section of FLDOE 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 written inquires to: Florida Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Management Section, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1034, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400.