Food for Thought

In an effort to combat child hunger, the Door County YMCA will offer its free Summer Food Program from June 16 to Aug. 29, thanks in part to a $35,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation and other key funders of the program. The Door County YMCA will serve 18,000 meals in Door County and Algoma.

“At the Y, we are focused on keeping kids mentally and physically active while ensuring they have access to healthy food so they’re well-nourished and avoid the ‘summer slide’,” said Tom Beerntsen, CEO of the Door County YMCA.

The program is open to kids ages 18 and under. Participants will receive at least one meal per weekday and enjoy various fun activities. To reach more youth who may be unable to visit the Y, the Door County YMCA takes the Summer Food Program out into the community by partnering with multiple business and families to bring healthy meals and snacks at 11 different locations.

During the school year, Door County YMCA will also serve healthy meals and snacks in its afterschool program. For more information call Leah Pluff at 920.818.0796 or visit ymca.net/summerfood.