Anti-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), 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.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

Mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email:
FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Other Ways to File a Complaint

It is recommended that individuals contact the Ohio Department Job and Family Service - Bureau of Civil Rights or the county representative before trying to file their complaints directly with any of the federal agencies listed below. The reason for this is so that the filing will be with the correct agency, based upon the kind of program, service or benefit involved. Federal agencies where complaints may be filed other public benefit program other that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include:

The U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
202-514-0716

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Civil Rights
www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/index.html
OCRComplaint@hhs.gov

Centralized Case Management Operations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave. S.W.
Room 509F HHH Building
Washington D.C., 20201