TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: February 27, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-671-6014
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Authorization for the Mendocino County Library to Accept Award of $19,922 from the California State Library for the Lunch at the Library Program 2024 to Provide Library Services to Youth at Five Summer Lunch Sites Throughout the County
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Authorize the Mendocino County Library to accept award of $19,992 from the California State Library for the Lunch at the Library program 2024 to provide library services to youth at five summer lunch sites throughout the county.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board approved Lunch at the Library application on December 5, 2023: item 3n.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The California State Library provides an annual funding opportunity for libraries to coordinate with local food providers to serve lunch and provide educational activities for students up to age 18. During the summer months, youth have limited access to healthy meals and learning and enrichment programs. Lunch at the Library helps prevent the "summer slide" through healthy meals, reading, and educational opportunities.
This is the second year that Mendocino County Library has applied for this grant which has expanded to provide the program at five of our library branches. The program serves our communities in a holistic way, creating a summer safety net by feeding both stomachs and minds. Mendocino County Library is partnering with local school districts, which will provide the meals and the library staff will provide the enrichment activities. The money will be used for supplies and materials, employee expenses, and promotion of the program. The Lunch at the Library Program supports the County Strategic Plan goal of a "Safe and Hea...
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