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Library board accepts reduced 'Lunch at the Library' grant
Summary
Board approved a reduced Lunch at the Library grant (discussed as roughly $6,100–$6,138) to continue summer meals and programming; staff noted the nonprofit partner provides lunches when schools are out.
The library board voted to accept a reduced Lunch at the Library grant this year, a funding level staff said dropped from $25,000 last year to roughly $6,100–$6,138 this year.
Bert Jensen, senior librarian, reviewed the program: it runs during the summer in coordination with the summer reading program and provides free lunches and activities for children up to 18. “Last year, we received $25,000 with our first step and then this year we are receiving 6,138,” Jensen said.
A staff participant described a frequent nonprofit partner that provides the lunches; the name was variably reported in the discussion as “Heaven’s Door,” “Heaven’s Gate” and “Heaven’s Window,” and was said to be based in San Diego. Board members asked whether the smaller award would be sufficient for planned activities; staff said it should cover the summer program.
The board moved to accept the grant; Secretary Lopez was recorded voting “aye,” and the president declared the motion carried. No mover or seconder was named in the transcript.
Why it matters: the funding supports the library’s summer food program that pairs meals with activities and prizes for children. Staff said the program integrates with summer reading and local nonprofit partners to ensure children receive meals when school is out.
