At the Butman-Fish Library, lunch arrives just before noon in insulated containers. Children can eat in the community room, take part in an activity, or simply sit with a book while parents finish errands nearby.

The summer meal program works because it is distributed across familiar places. Organizers say transportation is one of the biggest barriers, so adding a new site can matter as much as adding more meals at an existing one.

Families can find the current schedule through local libraries, parks, and school district announcements. The schedule changes occasionally, especially around holidays and special events.