The Palm Beach County Library System will feed the minds and mouths of children visiting all 18 library branches this summer.
Through a partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the library is able to provide free summer lunches to all children 18 and younger.
Free summer lunch service began June 3 and continues through July 25.
Meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Snacks are provided from 2 to 4 p.m. All food must be consumed on the premises inside the library. There will be no service on July 3 and July 4. Visit www.pbclibrary.org/locations for a listing of all library locations.
In addition to the summer lunch program, the Palm Beach County Library System continues to provide free Weekend Meal Kits for all children 18 and younger at select locations.
There are currently two sponsors for the weekend meals: Feeding Dreams (formerly Pan-Florida Challenge, based in Naples), which sponsors the Glades-area branches, and the Palm Beach County Food Bank, which sponsors all other branches.
Weekend Meal Kits are available every Friday while supplies last. One meal kit is offered for each child present during distribution.
A parent or guardian may serve as a representative for their child and may request up to four meal kits without a child present.
Weekend Meal Kits are available locally at the Acreage branch library, located at 15801 Orange Blvd. Call (561) 681-4100 to learn more.
“Libraries are more than buildings, they are the heartbeat of our communities,” Palm Beach County Library System Director Douglas Crane said. “This summer, we ensure that every child who steps inside is met with a nourishing meal, a safe space and options to open their minds to a world of unlimited opportunities. By providing free summer lunches and weekend meals, we are doing more than just feeding children. We are enriching lives, connecting communities with critical resources and inspiring thought, ensuring that every child has the support they need to thrive.”
