Posted on: Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Free Summer Lunches Are Back—Come Join Us!

Summer is a time for sunshine, play, and making memories—and thanks to the Hockomock Area YMCA, it’s also a time to make sure every young person stays nourished, energized, and cared for.

We’re excited to once again offer FREE summer lunches for youth ages 1–18 across our community. No registration, no hassle—just a welcoming place where kids and teens can grab a healthy meal and feel part of something good.

❤ Why It Matters

When school’s out, consistent meals can be harder to access. This program helps fill the gap—offering not just lunch, but connection, care, and support for every child.

 📍 Where to Find Us

We’re serving up smiles (and lunch!) at multiple convenient locations:

 📚  Bellingham Public Library
  • Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • June 29 – August 12
  • 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA
  🏫  Memorial School – Milford
  • Monday through Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  • June 29 – August 14
  • 12 Walnut St., Milford, MA
  🍽  Jackson Elementary – Plainville
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • June 23 – August 13
  • 68 Messenger St., Plainville, MA

 🥪 Come As You Are

There’s no cost, no sign-up, and no barriers—just a simple invitation: come eat with us. Whether you stay to connect with friends or grab your lunch to go, you’re always welcome here.

 ☀️ Let’s Feed Our Community—Together

Programs like this are powered by a shared belief: that when we take care of our kids, we strengthen our entire community. So spread the word, invite a neighbor, and help us make this a summer full of nourishment, connection, and joy.

 🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Want to get involved? Join the YMCA and our partners in Bellingham, Milford, and Plainville as we provide meals to local youth and families all summer long. Volunteers are needed for weekday, two-hour shifts, and all ages are welcome (ages 15 and under with an adult).

It’s a hands-on, meaningful way to connect with families, support fun activities, and make a real difference. Training is required—contact Alyson at alysond@hockymca.org to learn more.


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Posted on: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA event

Our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Celebration event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Please join us to celebrate impact and raise funding for our YMCA’s cancer survivorship program.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA empowers adult cancer survivors throughout our community to improve functional capacity and to enhance their quality of life through an innovative, research-based program of fitness, strength and support, provided by trained staff.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th EVENT DETAILS

Lake Pearl

299 Creek Street in Wrentham, MA

5:30pm Cocktail Reception

6:30pm Program

Reception with hors d’oeuvres immediately following

RSVP for this event, email realimpact@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5220.

TO MAKE A GIFT

Our YMCA is creating communities among cancer survivors by guiding participants through safe physical activity, helping build supportive relationships and stress reduction. In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants and their families a supportive environment and a feeling of community with other survivors, YMCA staff and members. Additionally, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is assisting participants in developing their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Posted on: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Grant from Sturdy Health to launch Pathways Forward Initiative at our YMCA

We’re honored to receive a two-year grant from Sturdy Health to create a new YMCA program, the Pathways Forward initiative, strengthening access to vital resources and supporting individual and family stability in our communities.

This investment will strengthen the infrastructure and capacity of our YMCA’s Social Action Services initative, allowing us to reach more individuals and families with the support they need to move forward. Building on our traditional programs like our A Place for All financial assistance, food access, and chronic disease as well as mental health resources, we’re expanding into educational workshops and classes that will provide people with the tools they need for long-term success. Through structured programs, ongoing check-ins, and measurable progress, we’re helping build stronger, more resilient communities.

“This grant from Sturdy Health to create Pathways Forward at our YMCA is transformational,” said Jim Downs, CEO of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “It allows us to build on a strong foundation and evolve our work into a more coordinated, responsive system of care, one that not only meets immediate needs, but also creates pathways that ensure individuals and families can access the resources, tools and support they need—when they need them, to move forward with confidence.”

The Pathways Forward initiative will be implemented through our YMCA’s new Social Action Services Center at our Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro, funded by the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, currently under development and expected to open in late 2026. The Center will serve as a centralized access point where community members can receive support, be connected to resources, and navigate services more readily.

The Initiative is designed to respond to the growing and increasingly complex needs of the community. In recent years, our YMCA has seen a 120% increase in financial assistance applications and now supports more than 10,000 individuals annually through scholarship, food access programming, mental health support and case management. Many families are navigating multiple challenges at once and our YMCA recognizes the need to approach supports for the whole family and whole household to help achieve stability.

Posted on: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Lenore’s Pantry & Market in North Attleboro

What a meaningful day for our community!

We were honored to celebrate the ribbon cutting of North Attleborough’s new Health & Human Services Complex at 451 Elm Street on Friday, April 17—a space built to support our neighbors.

The site will also be home to Lenore’s Pantry & Market, a welcoming, community-based food pantry & market focused on improving food security and access for our community. It will be proudly operated by our YMCA in collaboration with the town and in honor of Lenore Paquin. Her legacy lives on through service rooted in dignity, hope, and compassion.

The Pantry is open for patrons beginning May 5. We look forward to welcoming you!

VISIT THE WEBPAGE

Posted on: Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Parkinson’s Programs at the Y

Parkinson’s Disease Programs at the Hockomock Area YMCA are evidenced informed program to help PD patients achieve an improved sense of well-being alongside others experiencing similar challenges, in an supportive atmosphere that meets the emotional, physical and socialization needs of its participants.

Our programs:

Pedaling for Parkinson’s is designed to help improve overall endurance, gait and balance. The program is held 5 times a week for 60 minutes and is taught by certified Indoor Cycle Instructors. This includes a 10 minute warm up at 60 RPM, followed by 40 minutes at 80 to 90 RPM, and a 10 minute cool down, with resistance. Class session will also include tracking heart rate, exercise frequency and cadence/intensity.(Participants are encouraged to attend 3 times a week for maximum program benefit but not required.)

Offered the following days/times:

Mondays at 11:00am at our Foxboro Y

Tuesdays at 6:00pm at our North Attleboro Y

Wednesdays at 11:00am at our North Attleboro Y

Thursdays at 6:00pm at our North Attleboro Y

The Move Forward program is a 30-minute class for individuals with Parkinson’s combining strength training, balance and stretching for. Each weekly class will include various exercises to help improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance, cognition, and flexibility.

Offered the following days/times:

Tuesdays at 5:30pm at our North Attleboro Y

Wednesdays at 10:30am at our North Attleboro Y

Thursdays at 10:30am at our Franklin Y

The Yoga for Parkinson’s program improves balance, reduces anxiety and depression, builds strength and stability, strengthens the mind-body relationship, loosens tight muscles, and creates fluidity of movement.

Offered the following day/time:

Mondays at 12:00pm at our Foxboro Y

Wednesdays at 10:30am at our North Attleboro Y

Fridays at 10:15am at our Franklin Y

The Aquatics for Parkinson’s Program focuses on improving balance, gait and flexibility while increasing muscular strength and endurance as well as cardio-respiratory strength and endurance.

Offered the following day/time:

Tuesdays at 11:30am at our North Attleboro Y

To enroll or for more information, please contact Donna Higgins at donnah@hockymca.org or 508-643-5271.

Programs supported by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Participants must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease
  • Complete and submit a signed consent
  • Obtain clearance from a medical provider
  • Be willing to take part in monitoring and data collection

When there’s the Y, there’s a way to learn about healthier living.


Inspiring Stories from participants and staff

Posted on: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Annual Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:00 p.m.

Lake Pearl

299 Creek Street
Wrentham, MA
Reception with hors d’oeuvres immediately following

RSVP by May 5th to realimpact@hockymca.org or 508-643-5220.

Join us for a special evening dedicated to celebrating our incredible members, volunteers, partners and the communities we serve. We are all in, all together in strengthening community.

Congratulations to this year’s Award Recipients!

Chair’s Award
Greater Boston Food Bank

Don Rodman Character Counts Award
MetroWest Health Foundation

Red Triangle Awards
Ed Kinsley
Christina LaRose
Milford Youth Center

Youth of the Year Awards
Jerome and Juliano Abdelmalak
Cally Amara
Camden Vialpando

Dean College/YMCA Scholarship Recipient
Reina Batista

Watch our 2025 Annual Meeting Recap Video

To connect with a staff member about this event, please contact us at realimpact@hockymca.org or 508-643-5220.

Posted on: Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Spring Sparkle – April 30

The Hockomock Area YMCA is hosting a night of bling, bubbles and Bingo!

All proceeds will benefit our Y’s Mental Health Initiative.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Lake Pearl
299 Creek Street Wrentham, Mass.
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Bingo will begin at 7:00 pm

Tickets are sold out!

Attendees will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Due to the overwhelming response to this event, tickets will not be sold at the door.

Must be age 21+ for admission.

Spring Sparkle Sponsorship Opportunities:

The purchase of event sponsorships are available now. To secure a sponsorship, contact Amy Doyon at amyd@hockymca.org.

Premier Raffle Sponsor: $5,000

Limited to 1 Sponsor

  • Marketed on all event collateral
  • Branding on the raffle display area and over the premium raffle area
  • All benefits of the Diamond Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor: $1,500

  • Your logo or name on program cover
  • Tabletop signage
  • Reserved table with 10 tickets
  • Express checkout
  • Complimentary bingo daubers

Bingo Game Sponsor: $1,000

Limited to 8 Sponsors

  • Your logo or name on program cover
  • Tabletop signage
  • Recognition during the game
  • 4 tickets

Ruby Sponsor: $500

  • Tabletop signage
  • Your logo or name on the program cover
  • 4 tickets

Sapphire Sponsor: $250

  • Tabletop signage
  • Your logo or name on the program cover

Join Us for An Evening of Fun and Fellowship

All proceeds will benefit our Y’s Mental Health Initiative.

For information about sponsorships or any questions, contact Amy Doyon at amyd@hockymca.org.

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends and neighbors to this fun event!

Posted on: Monday, February 16th, 2026

Before & After School Care Programs

LEARN AND THRIVE WITH US IN OUR BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

Our YMCA partners with local school districts to provide affordable before and after school programs for families in our communities.

Our Y provides quality before & after school programs through our School’s Out Program for children starting in kindergarten. We are an EEC licensed program. We offer 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options. Our before school program begins at 7:00am and our after school program ends at 6:00pm each week day.

Registration for the 2026/2027 school year is now open!

REGISTER WITH US

Our On-Site School Programs include:

  • Bellingham: Bellingham Middle School; Stall Brook and DiPietro Elementary Schools
  • Foxborough: Foxborough Regional Charter School– after school care only
  • North Attleborough: Amvet, Falls, Martin, Community and Roosevelt Elementary Schools
  • Wrentham: Delaney Elementary School and Roderick Elementary School.

Our On-Site Hockomock Area Branch Programs include:

  • Franklin Y: for Franklin Public Schools
  • Foxboro Y: for Foxborough Public Schools
  • Mansfield Y: for Jordan/Jackson and Robinson Elementary Schools

If you are enrolled in our School’s Out program, we offer care on school vacation days, professional development days, half days and snow days. We close for major holidays including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Columbus Day. We provide full day programming with fun field trips and activities.

We provide intensive screening and training of caring, licensed staff. Our curriculum combines learning through play in an engaging, fun environment before and after school. Healthy are provided in our after school program.

To learn more about the program or if you have questions, please contact: Erin Brennock at erinb@hockymca.org.

For questions regarding registration or billing, please contact: Monica Schmidt at monicas@hockymca.org or 508-643-5255.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our members and our community, offering programs and services to all regardless of ability to pay. A financial assistance program is available for those that qualify. Please visit our website for more information. State vouchers are accepted.

Posted on: Friday, January 23rd, 2026

February Vacation Programs & Care

When School Is Out, the Fun Is In during February Vacation.

WHEN: FEB. 16 – 20, 2026

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through Y programs, children are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, socialization, better health, and achievement.

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your child’s safety and happiness during an action-packed day!

Vacation Week Details:

  • Program Days: Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20.
  • Full Day programs: 9:00am – 4:00pm each day with options for pre-camp (7am-9am) and post-camp (4pm-6pm) at our 3 main branches.
  • Families can choose which day(s) they wish their child to participate.
  • Full day camps, please pack a full lunch with water bottle and snacks. Some camps will swim so please check the program description for more details on when to pack a bathing suit and towel.
  • Field trip information for our traditional day program at each branch coming soon in our registration portal for all the fun we have planned.
  • Program offerings will differ from each branch.

at the Foxboro Y

REGISTER TODAY (FOXBORO Y)

Additionally, we are offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course during Vacation Week. Join us for this three day course – happening Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22. Learn more and register

at the Franklin Y

REGISTER TODAY (FRANKLIN Y)

at the North Attleboro Y

REGISTER TODAY (NORTH ATTLEBORO Y)

Additionally, we are offering a YMCA Babysitting Course during Vacation Week on Thursday, February 19 for ages 11-16 at our Teen Center, The Zone located at 485 East Washington Street in North Attleboro. Become a certified babysitter when you take the American Health & Safety course. Topics include basic child care and leadership skills, first aid, diapering, feeding and employment skills. Learn more and Register

We are also offering a YMCA Lifeguarding Course during Vacation Week. Join us for this three day course – happening Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19. Learn more and register

Posted on: Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Patriots Pride Rally at our Foxboro Y

JOIN US: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 PATRIOTS PRIDE RALLY 4:00pm-6:00pm

Let’s Go Patriots! Join us for a Rally at our Foxboro Y on Friday, February 6th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

The rally will focus on youth and people of all ages wishing the New England Patriots well for the Super Bowl. We hope you will join us on Friday!

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Football drills and skills in the gym
  • Contests
  • Football crafts
  • and more!

From our youth flag football classes to our cheerleaders bringing the spirit, we’re coming together to cheer on our hometown New England Patriots!

YMCA Members and the community are invited to attend this free event. We also encourage attendees to wear their Patriots gear when coming to the Y on Friday and all week!

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300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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BERNON FAMILY BRANCH

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038

 508.528.8708

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67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035

 508.543.2523

HURLEY FAMILY BRANCH

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

 508.695.7001

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40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.408.7970