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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.nokidhungry.org/">No Kid Hungry</a>’s
<a href="https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/">Center for Best Practices</a> has created a
<a href="https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries">
space just for libraries</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. This new webpage houses information for libraries nationwide on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP, or Summer Meals) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meal
Program (CACFP At-Risk, or Afterschool Meals). Learn more about each program and how libraries can share their strengths to increase access to healthy food in their communities. Planning and implementation resources are also available, along with training
opportunities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Check out the webpage today:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries">https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have feedback on the website or want to share a resource? Contact
<a href="mailto:bestpractices@strength.org">bestpractices@strength.org</a>. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This new resource aligns with and links to the CSLP’s
<b><a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/">Libraries & Summer Food</a></b> how-to guide, which is a thorough, clear step-by-step guide for libraries wishing to participate in or support summer meals.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Also, the <a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/youth-services/summer-food-service-program/">
State Library’s SFSP webpage</a> provides a collection of state-specific links, instructions, and ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you for all you do to support the children and families in your community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Janet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62"><img border="0" width="96" height="101" style="width:1.0in;height:1.05in" id="Picture_x0020_11" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D84E6B.C510CF30"></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Janet Ingraham Dwyer (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6910<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">jdwyer@library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/youth-services"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">library.ohio.gov/youth-services</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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