Library to offer students free summer meals

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Partnership program offered at 17 library locations this summer

COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has partnered with Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide students 18 and younger with free meals this summer at 17 CML locations. The Summer Meals schedule begins Monday, June 2.

“Ensuring that our young minds have what they need to succeed extends beyond literacy,” says CML CEO Lauren Hagan. “Students can’t focus on their schoolwork if they’re hungry. We deeply value the Children’s Hunger Alliance for their continued commitment and partnership.”

Click here for CML’s 2025 summer meals schedule.

Columbus Metropolitan Library has served the people of Franklin County, Ohio since 1873. With its Main Library and 22 branches, CML is well known for signature services and programs like School Help, Reading Buddies, Summer Reading Challenge and Ready for Kindergarten. The library’s Strategic Plan supports the vision of “a thriving community where wisdom prevails,” which positions CML to respond to areas of urgent need: kids unprepared for kindergarten, third grade reading proficiency, high school graduation, college and career readiness and employment resources.

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