It is gratifying to know that each of the children are receiving a healthy snack on these program days

Submitted by:
Carmela A Carman
Director of the Community Library of Lake & Salem Townships

The Community Library of Lake & Salem Townships participated in the summer food service program during the summer reading program in 2014 and 2015. The library and a local church’s women’s auxiliary collaborated to serve a healthy snack at each of our different age groups participating in the reading program. We served the snacks for the full six week program including the summer reading program finale. We are classified as an open site for anyone under 18 years of age to be eligible.

The auxiliary members served apples, cheese, yogurt, apple juice and milk, all packaged on premises right before each program. It has proven to be a successful and worthwhile program for us. It is gratifying to know that each of the children are receiving a healthy snack on these program days.

**** Learn more about the Summer Food Program or contact the Summer Food Program staff at the Pennsylvania Department of Education– email SFSP-RA@pa.gov or call 800.331.0129.