CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago children are now getting fed at the public library.

In a news release, the Chicago Public Library announced it is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository in a pilot program that distributes free lunches to children and teens at branch libraries. The program started this week and will run every weekday through Aug. 29 at the library’s Humboldt Park branch and the Chicago Lawn branch.

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