Help Lex Park Library Feed Hungry Kids This Summer
For the past nine summers, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the USDA, the Lexington Park Library has provided Lunch at the Library. Last summer, Lunch at the Library served nearly 800 meals to hungry children.
This year there is no funding for a daily, in-person meal program. Instead, the library’s goal for summer 2026 is to provide hearty snacks for kids Monday through Friday at the library from June 15 through August 21.
In order to achieve this goal, the library needs help from the community.
Donations of non-perishable, individually packaged snacks will be accepted at all St. Mary’s County library locations through August 14.
Recommended snacks include:
- Granola bars
- Fruit cups / applesauce pouches
- Shelf-stable milk or juice boxes
- Individual packs of crackers/pretzels/popcorn/chickpeas, etc.
- Peanut butter packs (or allergy-safe alternatives)
- Trail mix
- Tuna pouches
- Mini chomps or meat sticks
- Raisins
- Individual hummus or ranch cups
- Freeze dried fruit or fruit leather
- Mini bagels
Those wishing to donate perishable snacks such as string cheese, fruits, vegetables, etc. are asked to email [email protected].
Those who would rather give a monetary donation to support the effort may donate through PayPal to help fund additional snacks or purchased lunches from local food establishments.
Any local restaurants/caterers/food establishments looking to donate or provide lunch for approximately 50 children with their accompanying adult on one day during the summer (Wednesdays, June 15 through August 21) are asked to email [email protected].
If enough donations are received over the course of the summer, the program might be expanded to give out snacks at other library locations during or after children’s programs.
Library Locations
Lexington Park Library is at 21677 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park. 301-863-8188
Charlotte Hall Library is at 37600 New Market Road in Charlotte Hall. 301-884-2211
Leonardtown Library is at 23630 Hayden Farm Lane in Leonardtown. 301-475-2846
