Jun 28, 2018 2 min read

The Frank Sarris Public Library is partnering with the Canon-McMillan School District to administer the South Central Elementary 2018 Summer Foods Program.

According to the school district, the move essentially saved the day for the program, which provides a free lunch to children during the summer months when school is not in session.

Last week, the state Department of Education deemed South Central Elementary School as ineligible to administer the program – a decision that was based on both census data and a reduction in the free/reduced lunch-eligible population in that region.

“We are grateful,” Superintendent Michael Daniels said.

Frank Sarris Library Director Peggy Tseng and Board of Directors President Manuel Pihakis released a statement, saying, “We are happy to partner with the Canon-McMillan School District and accommodate the children of our shared community by hosting the Summer Foods Program.”

All children 18 and younger are eligible for a free meal during the summer. Meals will be served on the first floor of the library from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 3. The program will be closed on July 4 in observance of the holiday. Food must be consumed on the library premises and no outside food or drink is permitted. No adult meals will be served and adults are not permitted to eat any portion of the child’s meal.