Nourishing Our Community

YMCA Food Programs

One in four children in the U.S. don’t know where their next meal is coming from.

At the Y, we know that children who receive daily nutrition are set up to succeed. That’s why we’re helping kids reach their full potential by providing free access to healthy snacks and meals when school’s out for summer and for year-round afterschool programs.

All Children Ages 18 Years and Younger Are Welcome To Our Open Sites

Current Food Program Locations:

Allentown Branch- 425 South 15th Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Child Care Program: Monday through Friday- Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack

Bethlehem Branch- 430 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Community: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Dinner and Snack from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Child Care Program: Monday through Friday-Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack

Forks Education Center- 1350 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040

Child Care Program and Pre-K Counts Program: Monday through Friday-Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack

Slate Belt Branch- 315 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072

At-Risk After School Program: Monday through Friday-Serving Snacks from 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Parkland School District At-Risk After School Programs:

Cetronia Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Fogelsville Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Ironton Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Kratzer Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Parkway Manor Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

East Penn School District At-Risk After School Programs:

Shoemaker Elementary School: Open Monday through Friday- Serving Snacks from 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

**Y MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED**

**ID NOT REQUIRED**

Check out our family meal program FLYER and feel free to share with friends and family!

Hear from a Family Impacted by the Y's Summer Meals Program:

YMCA - Testimonial Summer Program from ASR Media Productions on Vimeo.

2020-2021 Free Meal Policy Statement for GVY Enrolled Sites

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Join the Y

Households across our community have different needs so we offer a variety of membership types. Each of our locations offer many different programs, schedules, and classes therefore offerings and fees may vary by branch.

Please select a branch near you for more information

Greater Valley YMCA Membership Handbook

Financial Assistance

Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. At The Y, no child, family or adult is turned away due to an inability to pay.

Financial assistance awards are assessed on a case by case basis during a one-on-one, confidential session with a staff member. Those interested in applying for our financial assistance program are encouraged to download this form in English or download this form in Spanish, or stop in to any of our branches to learn more and pick up an application.

Program Registration

To register for member and non-member programs, please use our secure Online Registration.