Free Summer Meals for Kids Provided by the Palm Beach County Library System

​The Palm Beach County Library System feeds the minds and mouths of children visiting all 18 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

· Free summer lunch service begins June 3 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 premises inside the library.

There will be no service on June 19, July 3 and July 4.​

Visit www.pbclibrary.org/locations for a listing of all library locations.​

Free Weekend Meal Kits

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. There are currently two sponsors for the weekend meals: Feeding Dreams (formerly Pan-Florida Challenge, based in Naples, FL) who sponsor the Glades Area branches, and the Palm Beach County Food Bank who sponsor 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 at the following branches:

· Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach 33406, 561-233-2600

· Acreage Branch, 15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee 33470, Phone:561-681-4100

· Belle Glade Brand, 725 NW 4th St., Belle Glade 33430, 561-996-3453

· Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Ave., South Bay 33493, 561-992-8393

· Gardens Branch, 11303 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, 561-626-6133

· Glades Road Branch, 20701 95th Ave. S, Boca Raton 33434, 561-482-4554

· Jupiter Branch, 705 Military Trl., Jupiter 33458 | Phone: 561-744-2301

· Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Rd., Pahokee 33476, 561-924-5928

· Tequesta Branch, 461 Old Dixie Hwy., Tequesta 33469, 561-746-5970

· West Boca Branch, 18685 FL-7, Boca Raton 33498, 561-470-1600

Library Director Douglas Crane said, "Libraries are more than buildings, they are the heartbeat of our communities. 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 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."