Summer Food Program
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.
Kaitlyn L., 11
Stone Soup
Winning YMCA:
YMCA of San Diego County Opens a new window
San Diego, California
Kara G., 16
Rapunzel
Winning YMCA:
Reading & Berks Metro YMCA Opens a new window
Reading, Pennsylvania
Landis T., 13
Stone Soup
Winning YMCA:
San Luis Obispo County YMCA Opens a new window
San Luis Obispo, California
Rebekah N., 7
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Winning YMCA:
YMCA of Central Maryland Opens a new window
Baltimore, Maryland
Sarah M., 14
Peter Rabbit
Winning YMCA:
Cortland County Family YMCA Opens a new window
Cortland, New York
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!
Cornmeal Crusted Vegetables
Like fries, only healthier (and tastier!). Click here for the video and full recipe.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These delicious muffins have a hidden healthy secret—zucchini! Click here for the video and full recipe.
Roasted Veggies on Toast
How do you make toast more exciting? Top it off with delicious and fresh summer veggies! Click here for the video and full recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
These yummy tacos are chock-full of flavor! Click here for the video and full recipe.