LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Public Library's Northside Branch will distribute grab-and-go supper meals to those 18 and younger beginning this week. 

What You Need To Know

  • Lexington Public Library Northside Branch to distribute free meals to kids, teens

  • Meals begin Sept. 17

  • Served from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday

  • Meals also include take home enrichment activity

The takeaway meals, which begin Sept. 17, will be served from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The meals will also include a take home enrichment activity. 

 

 

Teens and children at the library can receive a meal, provided in partnership with God's Pantry Food Bank, or parents can pick up one meal per day for each minor child in their household.

"In Kentucky, one in five children suffer from food insecurity," said Executive Director Heather Dieffenbach. "We must address these basic needs in order for our children to learn and thrive. This partnership with God's Pantry will provide food to more children during a time of incredible uncertainty."

God's Pantry previously partnered with the Lexington Public Library to provide after school snacks at the Northside and Village branches.