YMCA Of Austin Begins Free Summer Meals Distribution For Kids

AUSTIN, TX —The Central Texas Food Bank, in partnership with the YMCA of Austin, will begin a free meals distribution program on Thursday, June 18 for children ages 18 years and under each Thursday through August 13. Parents/caregivers may drive up or walk up to receive their child's meal packs which include seven breakfasts (whole grain item, fruit, milk per day) and seven lunches (frozen lunch trays and milk per day).

Parents/caregivers are able to pick up meals for any child age 18 and under, and will not need to present child's documentation if child is present at pick up. One meal packet per child will be distributed. When child is not present at pick up, parents/caregivers must present documentation for their child such as an official school letter or email stating child's enrollment status; student report cards; attendance record via school's parent portal; a birth certificate if child not enrolled in school; or student ID cards.

The following include participating locations and schedule for the meal packs program at the YMCA:

• East Communities Y located at 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
  • Thursdays - thru Aug. 13
  • 100 meal packs
  • Distribution begins at 8 a.m.
• North Austin Y located at 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758
  • Thursdays - thru Aug. 13
  • 100 meal packs
  • Distribution begins at 9 a.m.

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