COLUMBUS, Ohio — This school year, Columbus Metropolitan Library and Children's Hunger Alliance are ensuring central Ohio children have access to a healthy snack after school.

The organizations will offer free after-school snacks at 16 Columbus Library locations beginning Tuesday, September 2. Students aged 1-18 are eligible for the program. Participating libraries were chosen based on student need.

“Food insecurity remains a pervasive issue facing our community,” said Columbus Metropolitan Library CEO Lauren Hagan. “We’re grateful for the tremendous resources and partnership provided by Children’s Hunger Alliance.”

"We know that children need nourishing food year-round, and I am thankful for our continued partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library to ensure we can get food to ki

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