USDA Nondiscrimination Statement and Compliant Procedure

Civil Rights Mission

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees and applicants for employment. The Civil Rights Division (CRD) mission is to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies for FNS customers and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, 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 prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

CRD also facilitates equal and timely access to FNS programs and services for all customers.Our vision is to provide superior customer service while ensuring equity for all.Person with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)

please contact USDA Target center (202) 720-2600