North Liberty Summer Lunch & Fun

05/28/2026

The start of Summer Lunch & Fun 2026 is fast approaching and we still have 80 volunteer spots that we need to fill! If you are 12 years old or older, sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A8A929A2F4C70-61471045-2026

05/04/2026

Summer Lunch & Fun 2026 starts on June 15th! Only 7 weeks away!
We're always looking for volunteers—sign up now!

It is time for North Liberty Summer Lunch and Fun 2026! We are in need of 7 volunteers each weekday from 11AM - 1PM. Duties include set up, food prep, serving, clean up, and assisting with the daily activity as needed. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. 5 volunteers will help with food pre...

10/31/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, November SNAP benefits will not be issued.

You will still be able to use any remaining balance on your EBT card after November 1. You can check your EBT balance by calling the number on the back of your card, 800-359-5802, logging into your ConnectEBT account online, or using the ConnectEBT Mobile app. Iowa HHS will continue to process eligibility for the SNAP program at this time. If approved, SNAP cards will be mailed, but no benefits will be loaded onto the card if the shutdown is still in effect. Please visit hhs.iowa.gov/SNAP for updates.

If you need food assistance, please contact 211 Iowa to find a local food pantry.

•Call 211
•Text zip code to 898211
•Visit 211iowa.org
•Download 211 NE + IA app

08/26/2025

Let's give a huge round of applause to all of the amazing community partners that made Summer Lunch & Fun happen this year!
We had 260 volunteer slots available this year and 250 of them were filled by awesome, caring volunteers!
We also had so many incredibly generous donors this year! Thank you:
Andale Cantina Bar & Grill
Barrett's Quality Eats
Corda Credit Union
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Hills Bank
Luna's Tacos of Iowa City
North Liberty Community Pantry
North Liberty Hardware
North Liberty Lions
North Liberty Optimists
Pizza Ranch
Reds Alehouse
Scheels
Sushiya
Taste Place
Tin Roost
Wildwood BBQ & Saloon

And we can't forget the people who put the "fun" in Summer Lunch & Fun! Cheers to our awesome activity planners:
Big Picture Art Studio
Danica Wieland
Diventures
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Iowa Children's Museum
Iowa Medical Partners
Junior Optimists International
Midwest Chinese Academy
Music4Life
North Liberty Fire Department
North Liberty Library
North Liberty Recreation Center

You are all (yes, every single one of you) THE BEST!
Thanks for showing up for your community this summer! See you next year!

08/23/2025

Here's a few last pictures from August that got lost in the hubbub at the end of summer!

08/15/2025

Thanks so much to Andale Cantina Bar & Grill and The Iowa Children's Museum for making our second to last day such a success! Enjoy these pics of all of the great food and fun we had!

08/15/2025

Today is the last day of Summer Lunch & Fun 2025!
Don't forget, the last day means we'll be clearing out our fridge and freezer, so if you want to take some stuff home, bring a bag/cooler bag! AND don't forget to sign our giant thank you cards for all of the awesome people who make SL&F happen!
See you at 11:30!

08/11/2025

Today was Corryn's last day before she goes to college! She has worked at the Summer Lunch & Fun program since 2023 and she graduated high school this past May. She says she is going to major in history and plans to be a lawyer! Good luck, Corryn, thank you for all of your hard work!🎉🎉🎉

08/10/2025

It's time for the last week of Summer Lunch & Fun 2025! Here's what you can expect from WEEK NINE:

Monday 8/11: We will have beef BBQ meatballs for lunch and Midwest Chinese Academy will have a Chinese culture activity.

Tuesday 8/12: Tin Roost will bring us dinosaur chicken nuggets for lunch and North Liberty Library staff will lead a water balloon toss! Don't forget swimsuits and towels!🦖🌊

Wednesday 8/13: Reds Alehouse is providing us with grilled cheese for lunch and Kellee from the library will lead us in yoga for the activity.🧘‍♀️

Thursday 8/14: Andale Cantina Bar & Grill will provide tacos for lunch and The Iowa Children's Museum will be there for our activity.🌮

Friday 8/15: We'll have cheese pizza from Pizza Ranch for our last lunch of the summer and the library is bringing in Big Bang Bubbles again this year for an awesome bubble activity for all ages!🫧

As always, we begin serving at 11:30 am each day and will move into the Rec Center lower level in the event of inclement weather. Hope to see you there!

08/03/2025

Only two weeks to go! Here's what you can expect from WEEK EIGHT at Summer Lunch & Fun:

Monday 8/4: Barrett's Quality Eats is providing Rotini Pomodoro (pasta in red sauce) for lunch and the activity is TBD.🍝

Tuesday 8/5: Tin Roost is bringing mac n cheese for lunch and North Liberty Library staff will have squishy art for the activity. 🎨

Wednesday 8/6: Reds Alehouse is providing dinosaur chicken nuggets for lunch and Diventures in North Liberty will be teaching us about sharks. 🦈

Thursday 8/7: We'll have hotdogs for lunch and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will have some games to play as the activity.🌭

Friday 8/8: We'll have cheese pizza from Pizza Ranch for lunch and the North Liberty Rec Center staff will have football challenges for the activity.🏈

We start serving every day (rain or shine) at 11:30am. In the event of inclement weather (including air quality at unhealthy levels), we will move inside the Rec Center lower level.

Can't wait to see everyone this week!