Caldwell County Smart Start

06/01/2026

Starting this Wednesday, June 3, Caldwell County Schools will be offering free summer meal boxes to all children and teens ages 0 to 18. Each weekly box is packed with seven days' worth of nutritious breakfasts and lunches (limit one box per child, each week).

Caldwell County Schools Child Nutrition is excited to help keep our community’s kids fueled and happy this summer! ☀️ Starting Wednesday, June 3, we will be offering free summer meal boxes to all children and teens ages 0 to 18. Each weekly box is packed with seven days' worth of nutritious breakfasts and lunches (limit one box per child, each week).

Pickup details and signup link in the comments!

05/30/2026

Next Session - Wed., June 10
Hassle-Free Shopping with Children
📍 Where: The HUB Station Business Center
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
✅ FREE Child Care and FREE Fitness Class provided!
To register, click below:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc61IuptPY4Jy.../viewform
For more information, contact Wendy Smith:
828-426-5437
[email protected]

05/29/2026

📚 The June books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will soon be making their way to mailboxes across Caldwell County! There’s nothing sweeter than knowing a new story is on the way for little readers.

If you live in Caldwell County and have a child from birth to age 5, your child can receive FREE age-appropriate books mailed directly to your home each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Now is the perfect time to register so your child can begin receiving these special monthly books! Sign up today at www.caldwellsmartstart.org

05/26/2026

Caldwell County Smart Start Literacy Lounge
TODAY - May 26
We’re offering TWO special sessions, and each session is limited to only 8 families. One ticket per family.
🕘 Time Slot 1: 9:30 - 11:30
🕙 Time Slot 2: 1:00 - 3:00
✅ Reserve your spot now and give your child the gift of your time, attention, and a love for books. 💞 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1633007000899?aff=oddtdtcreato

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As families gather this Memorial Day, we hold gratitude for the sacrifices that have made our communities and freedoms possible.
From all of us at Caldwell County Smart Start, we remember with thankful hearts.

05/20/2026

📢Today! Happening now!
Caldwell County Smart Start Baby Essentials Distribution is happening right now- Wednesday, May 20, at the United Way of Caldwell County! 🎉
🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 20
⏰ Time: 8am - 8pm
📍 Location: United Way of Caldwell County, 1248 Hickory Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645
Each family will receive a free pack of diapers and a pack of wipes. We also have most baby formulas available.
Stop by and see us ! 🍼🐣🤰👶

05/19/2026

📢Happening Tomorrow!
Caldwell County Smart Start Baby Essentials Distribution is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, at the United Way of Caldwell County!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 20
⏰ Time: 8am - 8pm
📍 Location: United Way of Caldwell County, 1248 Hickory Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645
Each family will receive a free pack of diapers and a pack of wipes. We also have most baby formulas available and lots of baby bottles.
Stop by and see us !