This program works hard to nourish our community with opportunities for healthy food options. According to NC Justice Center, in 2022 North Carolina was ranked 10th in the Nation for Food insecurity. Some citizens in our community don't have access to affordable and nutritious food.  Our Y is working hard to bridge this gap and provide access to food in our community. 

The goal is to serve all citizens in our community who may be in need.  This is a collaborative effort that includes various food pantry partners who provide boxes weekly.

The Food Box program is an opportunity to provide healthy food options to all citizens who may have limited resources.  Services are available through donations and grant funds to increase opportunities for our citizens to have access to nutritious options.  

-Distributed 610 food boxes in 2023.

About 28,207 pounds of food were donated by organizations outside of YMCA in 2023.

-Challenges: Making sure there's enough perishable and donated goods from the community to last each week and having people willing to volunteer hours to assist with transporting boxes.