Operation Food Search has teamed up with the public library systems in St. Louis and St. Louis County to provide free after-school meals throughout the school year as part of its AfterSchool ReFuel program.
As part of the program, 10 libraries across the city and county will provide “super snacks” for children free of charge starting on Aug. 19, 2024.
“These nutritious ‘super snacks,’ which include a fruit, vegetable, protein, dairy and whole grain, help kids and teens stay focused and active through the afternoon and into the evening,” Operation Food Search said in a release.
Meals are available after school and during winter and spring breaks. The program aims to reduce health problems stemming from undernutrition
Participating library branches include:
- Baden Library
8448 Church Dr.
Monday-Friday
3 – 4:30 p.m. - Carpenter Library
3309 S Grand Blvd.
Monday-Sunday
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. - Central Library
1301 Olive St.
Monday-Saturday
3 – 4 p.m. - Divoll Library
4234 North Grand Blvd.
Monday-Friday
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. - Julia Davis Library
4415 Natural Bridge Ave.
Monday-Sunday
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. - Walnut Park Library
760 W Florissant Ave.
Monday-Friday
4 – 5 p.m. - Lewis & Clark Branch
9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd.
Monday-Friday
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Natural Bridge Branch
7606 Natural Bridge Rd.
Monday-Friday
3:30-4:30 p.m. - Prairie Commons Branch
915 Utz Lane
Monday-Friday
3:00-4:30 p.m. - Weber Road Branch
4444 Weber Rd.
Monday-Friday
2:45-4:00 p.m.