NSLA/NLA Joint Conference 2017

Nebraska ranks 46th out of the states and District of Columbia in summer meals participation, meaning less than nine children are participating in summer nutrition programs for every 100 in the National School Lunch Program. Hunger Free Heartland works to make sure that children have access to food year round by promoting summer meals through best practices and site support. Many states have had great success in connecting summer meals with community organizations, especially public libraries. Hunger Free Heartland and Omaha Public Library would like to share their experience working together to provide more meals to children in the metro area. In the session, we will explore potential partnerships between your library and the Summer Food Service Program, whether it be through enrichment offerings or hosting a site at the library.