Palm Beach County residents will soon have access to free groceries and nutrition education classes at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library
The Palm Beach County Library System is expanding its partnership with the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry to provide fresh produce, meat and shelf-stable items to the community, according to a community announcement
The program will begin July 24 and will operate on the fourth Friday of every month at the library, located at 500 Civic Center Way. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and registration will be available on site
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The initiative is a collaboration between the Palm Beach County Library System, the Palm Beach County Food Bank, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County and Florida Blue
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Nutrition classes and food distribution schedule
The event will start with a free interactive nutrition education class from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by food distribution from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Residents who cannot attend the Royal Palm Beach events can access the same ree Pantry occurs on the second Thursday of each month, featuring the identical class and distribution schedule
Palm Beach County program aims to promote wellness and healthy living
The program is powered by the Food and Nutrition Program, which aims to fight local food insecurity and promote healthy living
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“Our goal goes beyond putting food on tables,” Library Director Douglas Crane said in the announcement. “We are bringing vital wellness reution with free education, we are enriching the lives of families to build stronger, healthier futures.”
The Palm Beach County Library System is composed of 18 branches and outreach services dedicated to providing educational redents
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