[kids-lib] The benefits of library's as summer lunch sites: A report from the California Library Association

Thu May 8 16:21:03 PDT 2014

Attached is a report on summer lunch sites at public libraries in California during the 2013 summer reading program. It is a 4 page report, but it's a quick read (5-10 mins).

Here are a few key points I took away:

*         Programming and site safety are key drivers for families in their decision to visit summer meal sites. The library's ability to offer a safe, temperature-controlled venue and programming with reliable, trusted staff, makes it an attractive option for summer meal providers.

*         The program brought whole families into the library, which can be key when trying to engage children with library and summer meal programs. It also introduced new families to the library by offering new resources.

*         Librarians reported improved behavior and attentiveness among child patrons, attributing the improvement to the lunch element; it is well documented that hunger can impact attention, concentration, and behavior and thus, impact academic readiness.

*         Libraries reported an increase in summer reading signups and library card issues over the previous year, which they attribute in part to Lunch at the Library. Sacramento Public Library called the effort "transformational."

*         Lunch at the Library was a meaningful and effective teen development program during which teen volunteers acquired workforce-readiness skills. In Sacramento and Los Angeles, librarians actively used the program to help teens build resumes and acquire skills and language to pursue future employment.

*         All libraries felt that their efforts captured the majority of the six elements conducive to a positive summer experience<http://summermatters2you.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Six-Elements-of-Great-Summer-Learning.pdf>.

Below is information I sent out in February about how to become a free summer lunch site. The next grant application deadline is June 2, 2014.

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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Summer Reading 2014 at Oregon libraries<http://libdir.osl.state.or.us/>!
Find a summer food site<http://www.summerfoodoregon.org/>.

Does your library offer regularly scheduled programs for children and teens afterschool? Is your library near a school with 50% of students<http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/nutrition/snp/memos/over_50_revised-3-19-13.pdf> eligible to receive free and reduced price lunch? Then you may qualify for a grant to become an Afterschool Meal or Snack Program! Read the information below and visit ODE's Child Nutrition Programs website<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013> for more information about the grant.

10 Oregon libraries were summer food sites and may be willing to talk with you about what is required and the impact on the library to help you decide whether or not becoming an afterschool food site is right for your library. You can find out which libraries were summer food sites via the 2013 summer reading statistic<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/youthsvcs/srp.certificates/2013SRPstatisticsAndOrders.pdf>s (pages 25-28) and their contact information via the library directory<http://libdir.osl.state.or.us/>.

Questions about being a food site? Contact Darcy Miller, 503-947-5899 darcy.miller at state.or.us<mailto:darcy.miller at state.or.us>,  or Lynne Reinoso, lynne.reinoso at state.or.us<mailto:lynne.reinoso at state.or.us>, 503-947-5892.

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Grants available to help feed kids in afterschool settings!

We all know that kids are able to concentrate and do better in school when their stomachs are full. Do you work for an afterschool program that struggles to feed kids? Oregon has one-time grant funds available to help afterschool sponsors cover the start-up costs for the At-Risk Afterschool Meal and Snack Program (AMSP). Funds are also available for sponsors who are currently running AMSP, but need help to increase participation.

Requests for funds can be up to $10,000 per organization. Applications are being received beginning now, through February, 2015, or until all grant funds have been expended (submit your proposal soon!).

Visit  ODE's Child Nutrition Programs website<http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013> for more information and to apply.

Oregon Department of Education & Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon are equal opportunity providers.

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

URLs in case they hyperlinks don't work:

*         List of schools with 50% student eligibility: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/nutrition/snp/memos/over_50_revised-3-19-13.pdf

*         ODE's nutrition website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013

*         SRP statistics: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/youthsvcs/srp.certificates/2013SRPstatisticsAndOrders.pdf

*         Library directory: http://libdir.osl.state.or.us/

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