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One in six children in the U.S. don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

The summer is a particularly vulnerable time for kids who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. At the Y, we know that children who receive daily nutrition are set up to succeed. That’s why we’re helping kids reach their full potential by providing free access to healthy snacks and meals when school’s out for summer. See the impact: #TheYFeedsKids Opens a new window

JOIN US AT AN OPEN SITE THIS SUMMER!

There are 1,000+ summer food program sites at Ys around the country! Contact your nearest Y for details about local offerings. 

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST Y FOR SUMMER FOOD INFORMATION

You can also text FOOD to 877-877, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or visit USDA Food and Nutrition Service Opens a new window for more options for locating summer meals in your community. 

CHILD HUNGER IS NO FAIRYTALE

Congratulations to the five (5) Child Hunger is No Fairytale contest winners, whose artwork is featured below! Each winning artist received a $500 Walmart gift card, and their local YMCA received a $500 gift card as well. The winning artwork will be featured in a national social media campaign to help the Y promote free access to healthy snacks and meals to kids who are vulnerable to child hunger during the summer months. 

VIEW CONTEST DETAILS AND ALL SUBMISSIONS HERE

_{Click on the winners' names to few a full-size version of their artwork.} 

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BEST SUMMER EVER RECIPES

Helping kids be involved in the kitchen is a great way to promote development (motor skills, cognition and confidence) while encouraging healthy eating habits. Check out these nutritious, child-friendly recipes that are easy to make (with adult supervision) and delicious to eat!