The Y Feeds Kids: Summer Food Program
Five (5) winners ages 17 and under will receive a $500 Walmart gift card, and their local YMCA will receive a $500 donation! Click here for official rules Opens a new window.
Call for artwork ends on May 15, 2018: Submit your art today for a chance to win!
Step 1: Draw a scene from your favorite fairytale involving food!
Step 2: Upload a photo of your artwork here: JPG or PNG formats accepted! Or post to Instagram or Twitter using #theYFeedsKids (Note: profile must be public)!
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
Find a food program open site in your community!
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!
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These delicious muffins have a hidden healthy secret—zucchini! 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.
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.
Cornmeal Crusted Vegetables
Like fries, only healthier (and tastier!). Click here for the video and full recipe.
Join Us at an Open Site This Summer!
Let's partner up to fuel your child's future through healthy meals, fun activities and new friends. Use the locator map below to find a summer food program open site in your community!
JOIN US AT A PARTICIPATING Y
Enter your city, state, or zip code to locate a participating open site for the summer food program in your community.
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Food Desert Challenge
More than 23 million Americans live in "food deserts", meaning they do not live near a grocery store with fresh food and healthy options are limited. Many survive on $5/day federal food assistance. Watch and learn more as Jonathan, Stacey and Neal take on the food desert challenge.
Related Links
- Learn More about our Summer Food Program
- Afterschool Meal Program
- Advocate for youth
- Child Care
- Camp
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