YMCA of Southeastern NC expands Summer Food Service program
SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WWAY) — The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina announces the launch of its expanded Summer Food Service Program for 2025.
Beginning Tuesday and continuing through August, this initiative aims to provide free meals to children aged 18 and under across rural communities in southeastern North Carolina.
Children will receive food boxes containing seven days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches. The boxes adhere to USDA guidelines and contain the five components of a balanced meal including fruit, vegetables, whole grains, a meat/meat alternative, and milk.
In 2024, the YMCA distributed over 54,000 breakfasts and lunches, totaling approximately 365,000 pounds of food. This year, the program is expanding to include two additional sites in Brunswick County and a new site in Harnett County, in partnership with the YMCA of the Sandhills.
Fridays in Brunswick County (5/3/25 – 8/22/25)
- Brunswick Family Assistance (Bolivia, NC)
- Southport Presbyterian (Southport, NC)
- Camp United Methodist Church (Shallotte, NC)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays in Pender County (5/27/25 – 8/20/25)
- Tuesdays: Camp Kirkwood (Watha, NC)
- Wednesdays: Paul’s Place (Rocky Point, NC)
- Wednesdays: Family Dollar (Burgaw, NC)
Tuesdays in Sampson County (5/27/25 – 8/5/25)
- Sampson County YMCA (Clinton, NC)
