For children who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, Summer Break leaves a gap in food security. The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is committed to serving families who face this reality. In Summer 2024, the YMCA is delivering free food and activities to apartment complexes identified as food insecure. The Summer Food Program brings the YMCA and its services to those who could benefit the most and leverages volunteerism and community partnership to propel the program.

We call on our community to help! Click below to sign up as a volunteer. You can volunteer one day, one week, or all summer long! There are opportunities for schools groups, churches, clubs and individuals to help their neighbors.

The community can also donate items to any of the Y’s 7 Membership Branches or have items shipped to the location of their choice. As we approach summer, we will begin collecting fresh foods in addition to snacks and drinks! See a list of the most-needed food items HERE.

Want to donate but short on time?

Consider purchasing from our Amazon Wishlists! Select the branch nearest you, purchase items from the list and have them shipped directly to the branch of your choice!

• Alabaster
• Greystone
• Hoover
• Pelham
• Shades Valley/Mountain Brook
• Trussville
• Youth Centers (Downtown and Northeast) In-person delivery: 2400 7th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203