To ensure that students who receive free school lunches don’t go hungry during summer break, the Library Foundation has teamed up with the Los Angeles Public Library and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to expand the Summer Lunch Program to 10 libraries. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the lunch program—from serving food, setting up lunch and clean up to helping with kids’ activities and enrolling kids in the reading clubs.

Volunteer Dates: June 9 to August 1

Volunteer Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 2:00 PM

Commitment:  At least 2 days (4 hours) a week for all 8 weeks of the program.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend an orientation and have a valid Los Angeles Public Library card.

Ages 14 and up may volunteer.

Participating Libraries: Central Library, Cypress Park Branch, Exposition Park Branch, Hyde Park Branch, Mark Twain Branch, Pacoima Branch, Pico Union Branch, San Pedro Branch, Van Nuys Branch, Vernon Branch

To learn more about volunteering, please contact the branch directly or Volunteer Services at 213.228.7540.