by Compendium News Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Your library can help children in the community by participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The program is more critical than ever and you still have time to sign up. Rules have been relaxed and meals can be given out non-congregate style (grab and...
by Compendium News Staff | May 22, 2018 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Learning does not end when school lets out; neither does the need for good nutrition. YOUR LIBRARY CAN HELP! Become a site or a sponsor for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This year’s application deadline is June 15. Learn more here! Engage your...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Accessibility, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Immigration, Resources of Interest, Summer Food Service Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Education encourages organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the department’s Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program, which began in 1976, is a...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Submitted by Laura O’Grady This summer will be Martin Library’s fifth year working with the Summer Food Service Program. We feed lunch to children and teens five days a week from June to August. We have seen drastic behavioral improvements in the children and...
