Family YMCA of Greater Augusta will be providing nutritious snacks and meals to any child under 18 this summer through the Summer Food Service Program in partnership with Feeding America. 

The program combats child hunger by providing meals after schools close for the summer. The need is even greater this year due to camp and childcare closures related to COVID-19. 

“Hunger has a lasting impact on the development of children,” says Danny McConnell, President/CEO of the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta. “Giving kids access to nutrition-filled meals allows kids to focus, learn and become empowered to reach their full potential. The Y’s Summer Food Program helps make sure kids can enjoy healthy and delicious meals and snacks all summer long.”

The Y’s Food Program is part of a year-round effort to address child hunger. They have provided grab-and-go meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at all area branches. Last summer, the Y served more than 100,00 meals and snacks to kids and teens across eight counties.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Family YMCA will have non-congregate feeding for children in the form of grab-and-go meals available Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at all area Y locations for children in need.  More locations and mobile sites will be added. Addresses and availability will be listed on our website at thefamilyy.org.