WHAT: Free lunches are available to children ages 0-18 and their caregivers at Morgan Hill and Gilroy Libraries. These nutritious meals must be enjoyed at the library, as the grab-and-go service is no longer being offered due to federal COVID waivers expiring.
Meals are available at Morgan Hill Library as of Monday, June 12. Gilroy Library will begin lunch service on Tuesday, June 20. No registration is necessary and meals are available while supplies last.
WHO: Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD), Morgan Hill Library, Gilroy Library, Silicon Valley YMCA, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley (SHFB).
WHEN/WHERE: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
660 West Main Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Monday-Friday, 12 – 1 p.m. (while supplies last)
Lunches available Monday, June 12 – Friday, August 4
Gilroy Library Children’s Activity Room (the Nest)
350 W. Sixth Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Monday- Friday, 1 – 2 p.m. (while supplies last)
Lunches available Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, August 11
WHY: The Santa Clara County Library District, the Silicon Valley YMCA and Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley partner up every year to offer free, nutritious meals to children and their caregivers.
The summer months can be difficult for families who rely on school breakfasts and lunch to feed their children. According to a Summer Meals report by SHFB, “families usually spend an additional $300 per month on food during the summer, which can be a significant financial strain.”
The report goes on to say food-insecure children are also more likely to experience health ailments such as colds, migraines and stomachaches. Food insecurity can also impact cognitive and physical development.
SHFB has additional resources available on their website, in multiple languages.
