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Free Summer Lunch Program Returns to Santa Barbara Central Library

16 June 2026 12:40

Santa Barbara Public Library has launched its free summer lunch program for children and teens, offering USDA-funded meals every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Central Library.

- No registration, paperwork, or income verification required. - Lunches are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Program runs through the summer to fill the meal gap when school is out. The initiative aims to support local families by providing nutritious meals during the summer break.

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