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, but for many, the needs continue year-round.
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, year-round after school, and even on weekends.
See our list below of food programs open to any youth in the community.
Cleaver Family YMCA June – August Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. to noon – Shelf-stable meals in partnership with Harvesters Kids Cafe (kids under 18)
North Kansas City YMCA Year-Round First Friday of every month 2-3:30 p.m. – Mobile Pantry Distribution in partnership with Harvesters (all ages)
Olathe Family YMCA Through August 13, 2021 Every Friday from 1-6:30 p.m. – Weekend snack pack with Harvesters BackSnack Program (kids under 18)
Year-Round First and third Wednesday of every month 2-3:30 p.m. – Mobile Pantry Distribution in partnership with Harvesters (all ages)
Paul Henson Family YMCA June – August Mondays and Wednesdays noon to 1 p.m. – Shelf-stable meals in partnership with Harvesters Kids Cafe (kids under 18)
Platte County Community Center North June 1 – August 19 Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 p.m. – Shelf-stable meals in partnership with Harvesters Kids Cafe (kids under 18)
Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center Through October 25, 2021 Fourth Monday of every month, noon to 2 p.m. – Mobile Pantry Distribution in partnership with Harvesters (all ages). *Distribution event takes place at the KCKCC TEC Building, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, KS, 66102.
Year-Round Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. – Shelf-stable meals in partnership with Harvesters Kids Cafe (kids under 18) Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast
