Friday, August 30, 2019
*Spanish Version of Media Advisory attached
MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified Encourages Families to Continue With Free and Reduced Lunch Amid Concerns Over New Public Charge Rule
WHAT: The San Diego Unified School District will hold a press conference to encourage families to continue to apply for federally subsidized meals under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which are available to students regardless of their citizenship status. San Diego Unified will deliver a message of unity to help ease fears and confusion stemming from the recent changes to the Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule. Superintendent Cindy Marten will be joined by school board members, San Diego Unified Food and Nutrition Services Director Gary Petill, and representatives from the Hunger Coalition, and San Diego Food Bank to speak about the implications of the new Public Charge Rule, and potential consequences to student health and nutrition.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4, 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Eugene Brucker Education Center flag pole, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103.
Background: In August 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule used to determine an individual’s likelihood of becoming a public charge (an individual who may rely on public benefits). The new rule includes previously excluded programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Individuals participating in the SNAP program can be denied permanent residences in the U.S. (green card). Changes to the Public Charge go into effect October 2019.
San Diego Unified’s Food and Nutrition Services serves 101,341 healthy school meals and snacks at no cost to 80,764 students, per day. To learn more about the district’s Food and Nutrition Services or to apply for federally subsidized meals, please visit https://www.sandiegounified.org/food-nutrition-services
CONTACT: Maureen Magee, Communications Director, (619) 381-7930.
Please confirm attendance in advance.
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