Fighting Food Insecurity

Feeding Our Community

At the Y, and in the community

For children who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, Summer Break leaves a gap in food security. The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama estimates that 100,000+ lose access to food during summer break.  In summer 2026, the YMCA of Greater Birmingham continues its partnership with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to give food where it’s needed most. Food distribution days, times and sites vary by community.

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The following food distribution sites are open to anyone in need in our community. Recipients may pick up a FREE 15-25 lb. box of fresh, perishable foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables on a first-come first-served basis, via drive-through distribution.

Greystone

Greystone YMCA
5414 Highway US-280
Birmingham, AL 35242

Dates:

    • June 1 & June 22
    • July 6 & July 27
    • August 3 & August 24

Pickup Times: 1:00–3:00 PM (Location: side and back of the building under the white tent)

Northeast Community YMCA at The Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H.

The Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H.
1480 Center Point Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35215

Days and times: 2nd Tuesday of each month | 10AM-12PM

Volunteer at Greystone

Volunteer at Northeast

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The YMCA proudly provides lunch, snacks and provides enriching activities for kids and families in residential communities identified as food insecure.

Hoover

Free lunch is available to kids and families who reside in the Latitude Apartment complex.
Volunteer days and times: Monday-Friday, June 1 – August 7, 2026

Volunteer at Hoover Summer Lunch

Mountain Brook

Free lunch is available to kids and families who reside in Park Place Apartments.
Volunteer Days and Times: Monday – Thursday from 11AM -1PM

Volunteer at Mt Brook Summer Lunch

Trussville

Free lunch is available to kids and families who reside in Farrington Apartments.
Volunteers Needed from 11AM-1PM on the following days:
June 2-4; June 9-11; June 16-18; June 23-25; June 30-July 2; July 7-9; July 14-16; July 21-23; July 28-30

Volunteer at Trussville Summer Lunch distribution

Quick Volunteer Access

Volunteering with the YMCAs Anti-Hunger Initiatives is a great opportunity for families, churches, workplaces, friends, teens, and anybody wishing to make a meaningful impact in their community! Volunteer for as little as a couple of hours for one day, choose several days, or volunteer all summer! Sign up through our simply Volunteer Matters platform and start making an impact!

To ensure the safety of all children in our programs, all volunteers working with youth and teens must complete the following:

1. Complete Application
2. References
3. Background Check (completed every 2 years)
4. Child Abuse Prevention Training (annually)
5. Signed Code of Conduct and Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures
6. Transportation Waiver – for those that ride the bus from the Y to lunch location

Volunteers must be at least 14 to participate without a parent or guardian present. All volunteers aged 13 and younger must have a parent with them. Additionally, volunteers under 19 need a transportation waiver on file if they plan to ride the YMCA bus to the off-site lunch location.

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