Good nutrition is vital for the wellbeing of families, from expecting mothers to growing children. A strong nutritional foundation is especially important during a child's first 1,000 days of life, putting them on the path for better long-term health.
The Palm Beach County Library System values the role that food security plays in learning and literacy. That's why we are partnering with the United Way of Palm Beach County to host three resource fairs to support the needs of our community! Connect with local agencies to get help with breastfeeding support, food security, childcare and more at the Early Childhood Nutrition Resource Fair.
When and Where?
The fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on:
- Fri, Aug 22, Belle Glade Branch: 725 NW 4th St., Belle Glade 33430
- Wed, Aug 27, Canyon Branch: 8915 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave, Boynton Beach 33472
- Fri, Aug 29, Gardens Branch: 11303 Campus Dr, Palm Beach Gardens 33410
Who Will Be There?
Get resources from these organizations:
- United Way of Palm Beach County
- La Leche League of Florida and Caribbean Islands
- Easterseals
- Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County
- Florida Department of Health
- Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
- Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County
- HomeSafe
- Palm Beach County Food Bank
- American Heart Association
More Help From The Library
The Library also offers free weekend meal kits to children ages 18 and younger at the following locations, every Friday while supplies lasts:
- Acreage Branch
- Belle Glade Branch
- Clarence E. Anthony Branch
- Gardens Branch
- Glades Road Branch
- Jupiter Branch
- Loula V. York Branch
- Main Library
- Tequesta Branch
- West Boca Branch
Each free weekend meal kit comes with kid-friendly, nutritionally sound and culturally appropriate meals, sponsored by the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
For more help with SNAP, child care resources and other social services, contact our Social Services librarian Chandra Thornton.
