Library partners with CRC and MCS for Kids’ Summer Food Drive
Mirror file photo/photo credit: Community Resource Center.
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library
Manchester District Library (MDL) invites the community to join them in supporting the Manchester Community Resource Center (CRC) and Manchester Community Schools’ (MCS) Weekend Kids’ Meals program. The goal of this program is to offer nutritious meals and snacks to children free of charge for the weekends when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. Children who qualify for free or reduced school meals and attend Klager Elementary School or Riverside Intermediate School are eligible. MDL will accept donations on behalf of this program for the duration of the summer to help stock CRC shelves with needed items.
All contributions are welcome; however, items of particular need are listed below. Donated goods should be unopened, in their original packaging with labels, in good condition, and within six months of the sell-by date if applicable. Generic/store brands are preferred; no glass containers.
WEEKEND KIDS’ MEALS SHOPPING LIST
- shelf-stable single-serve items
- fruit cups
- dried fruit
- applesauce
- cereal
- oatmeal
- soup
- mac and cheese
- granola bars
- snack crackers
- juice boxes
- milk
These and other pantry items can be donated at MDL, located at 912 City Rd, during regular business hours. MDL hopes to make it easier to make CRC donations for this program easier by offering a drop-off location that is open on evenings and weekends.
Manchester District Library (MDL) is proud to serve the Village of Manchester, Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and Freedom Township. Village of Clinton and Clinton Township residents are also eligible for MDL library cards and welcome to use all MDL resources. Current MDL hours are Monday-Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday 10AM-6PM, and Saturday 10AM-2PM. The most up-to-date hours and the latest news are always available on the MDL website.
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