by Compendium News Staff | Jun 10, 2022 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Seneca Library District Participates in Free Summer Snack Program with Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) 1 in 6 Children each day go hungry in the United States of America. 1 in 6. In rural Northwest PA, many of the school districts cannot afford to continue...
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 | Dec 1, 2017 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Summer Food Service Program
by Leslie LaBarte District Consultant Seneca District The Summer Food Service Program, which began in 1976, is a federally funded child nutrition program designed to reach those who are age 18 or younger in economically disadvantaged areas. People over 18 who...
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 28, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Submitted by: Carmela A Carman Director of the Community Library of Lake & Salem Townships The Community Library of Lake & Salem Townships participated in the summer food service program during the summer reading program in 2014 and 2015. The library...