St. Louis Libraries Collaborate with Food Organization to Offer Free After-School Snacks for Youths

St. Louis Libraries Partner with Operation Food Search to Provide Free After-School Meals for Children As the new school year approaches in the St. Louis region, Operation Food Search has collaborated with local library systems to ensure students have access to nutritious snacks that support their learning. The initiative, known as the AfterSchool ReFuel program, involves nine libraries across the city and county offering complimentary 'super snacks' to children aged 5 to 18, starting August 18. These meals are available on weekdays throughout the academic year, including during winter and spring breaks, to promote consistent nutrition. Children must consume the meals on-site, with specified hours at each participating location: - Baden Library: 8448 Church Drive, Monday-Friday, 3:00-4:30 p.m. - Carpenter Library: 3309 S Grand Blvd., daily, 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Central Library: 1301 Olive St., Monday-Saturday, 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Divoll Library: 4234 North Grand Blvd., Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Walnut Park Library: 760 West Florissant Ave., Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. - Lewis & Clark Branch: 9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd., Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Natural Bridge Branch: 7606 Natu...