Free Summer Food Program: June 15 – August 7, 2020

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A library worker presents a grab-n-go meal to a parent and her kids while everyone wears a mask and maintains social distancing.

This program has concluded for 2020

Feeding Bodies and Fueling Success

For the sixth consecutive year, San José Public Library is excited to offer an eight-week summer meal program in collaboration with the library's Summer Learning program. Four branch libraries will provide a Grab-n-Go Meal option for the Free Summer Food Program from June 15 to August 7, 2020. The Library has partnered with several organizations to help fuel the futures of San José's children and teens through healthy meals.

Who Can Participate?

Children and teens (ages 2–18) are invited can stop by a participating SJPL location and receive a nutritious meal during the summer. Adults accompanying a child can also receive a free meal.

Locations & Schedules

Every Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at:

Learn About the Nutritious Meals Prepared by Revolution Foods

Rev Foods takes pride in creating kid-friendly meals of the highest quality. Their ingredients contain real cheese, rBST-free dairy products, whole muscle meats, unbleached flour, and fresh fruit – just to name a few! None of their meals contain high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients (that means no fake colors, sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives). They exceed the federal regulations set by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act regarding sodium, trans fat, and sugar limits.

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How

How would you be able to provide this service?

Summer Lunch pickup

Lunches can be picked up at the four branches via curbside/pickup between 11:30am-12:30pm. Each of the four branches, because of their different building layouts, will serve the meals slightly different. Most branches will have a table near their front entrance where staff will bring out the meals, when children and families approach and indicate they are there for the meals program.

Donations

Where can we donate for this program?

Donations

Thank you for your interest in the library's Summer Food program! This is a USDA funded food program sponsored by the YMCA. While your offer is very generous, we are currently not seeking donations. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us.

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todos los niños deben estar presentes a la hora de recoger los almuerzos.

Reply (No Subject)

Adultos pueden recoger comidas para los niños en casa. Simplemente indique cuántos hijos tiene.

COVID-19

Hi, with COVID-19 and stay home order,
Can I leave my kids home and go pick up on their behalf?

Thanks!

COVID-19

Parents not wishing to expose their children to risks can pick up meals for their children at home. Simply indicate at the branch how many meals you need for your children.

edenvale

I went to Edenvale branch at 11:45am today but didn't find anyone at the branch passing out meals. Did you guys moved to a different location?

edenvale

Lunch is still being served at Edenvale from 11:30 to 12:30. I reached out to Edenvale upon reading your comment and staff stated that they normally stay in a prominent place in the lobby, where patrons can see them as they approach for the lunch program. They must have stepped aside for a few minutes before you arrived. They expressed their apologies and gave their assurance that, moving forward, they will be more visible to participants of the lunch program. Please stop by tomorrow, they will be happy to serve you!

Edenvale branch

Hi is there a lunch menu available online? Thank you

Edenvale branch

Lunch menus are not posted online, though each branch should post a paper copy of their weekly menus near the entrance.

Edenvale lunch

Hello
I don’t want to sound ungrateful but I must express my frustration with this lunch program. This is the second time I’ve gone to pick up lunches advertised on your menu and they tell me they ran out at 11:35!! And give me snacks. This is not a lunch as advertised. I drive pretty far to get a nutritious meal for my kids and not celery sticks and cheese sticks. The lady told me she only had 11 meals!’ That’s not ok.

Edenvale lunch

Our apologies, our delivery of meals was short by two dozen meals today. In addition, we were delivered an excess of snacks. As the lunch program is a first come, first serve basis, the 11 meals ran out right away and we were resigned to giving out snacks. We hope to correct this with our vendor so that it does not happen again. We encourage you to come back and participate in the Summer Meals program.

Nutritional Facts

Do you have Nutritional Facts for the food or I can search for it somewhere online ? Thank you.

Nutritional Facts

Our food vendor is Revolution Foods and you can find more information on the meals we serve on their website: https://www.revolutionfoods.com/our-food/

Edenvale Lunch

Edenvale was out of lunches by 11:45am today.

Edenvale Lunch

We only have a limited number of lunches on hand and the program is on a first come, first serve basis. We encourage patrons to participate as close to 11:30 as possible.

Nice lunch program

Thanks to SJpl for running this lunch program. My kid loves the meals and tries news things . The
Revolution menu is wonderful , so healthy. The variety is really done with thought and care. Just a small observation - I wish they changed up the fruit a bit and added some summer items, stone fruits too.

Again thanks to all the groups doing the summer lunch.

Lunch Food For Kids

“I have to tell you I am so in love with your lunch bag system. It is truly amazing and easy to use! I LOVE it. Everyone should have one. I only wish I had found Easy Free Summer Food Program!”

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