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Randolph County reports 1,087 participants in summer mobile book and snack program
Summary
A county mobile program distributed books and snacks across multiple stops this summer; staff reported 1,087 participants and said books were funded by Title I while snacks came from the county general fund.
Presenters described a four-week mobile program that visited stops across the county and distributed books and snacks to children from infancy through age 18.
The presenter reported the program served 1,087 participants this year, up from roughly the high 800s last year. On funding, staff said, “So they are paid out of the title 1 source,” and clarified food was not purchased with Title I funds; snacks were supplied from the county’s general fund. The program included read-alouds and outreach at summer school stops; one stop served about 75 children.
Board members praised the program’s reach and noted social-media promotion and partnerships made a difference in participation. Staff said the county hopes to continue and expand the program next year.
