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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

Posted on: Monday, February 9th, 2026

Join Us at Gillette: All In, All Together for Community Impact

On Friday, March 6, we’ll gather at Gillette Stadium for our annual fundraising breakfast—a morning of purpose and connection. Our Annual Campaign Breakfast unites neighbors, partners, and friends who believe in strengthening community. When we’re all in, all together, every voice and every gift helps create real, lasting impact at our YMCA.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Networking: 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Program: 7:30 a.m.
• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA (Cross Insurance Club)

RSVP NOW

Reserve your seat by email—quick and easy! Or give us a call at 508-643-5220

Donate Now

Can’t attend? You can still make a difference—give today.

This is your chance to connect, celebrate, and help us raise funds that make life-changing programs possible for families in our community. Seats fill quickly—reserve yours today and be part of something bigger.

Be part of the change. Support the Reach Out Campaign.

Park in Lot 5. Use E1 or E2 entrances (E2 for ADA). View the Gillette Stadium parking map: Parking.

Posted on: Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Food Access – Feeding & Caring For All

Our YMCA is a local non-profit organization committed to addressing public health challenges, such as food insecurity, in our communities. The Food Access Program partners with food pantries, schools, regional public health hubs, and community organizations to increase equitable access to nutrition. This collaborative effort—largely born from the depths of the pandemic—continue to help our neighbors of all ages and demographics to ensure access.

As of August 2025, we have distributed more than 135,000 bags of food and served over 580,000 meals to those in need in our communities.

We are a proud partner of the Greater Boston Food Bank, dedicated to ensuring that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. To learn more or if you are in need of support, please contact foodaccess@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5277.

IF YOU ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY, THE Y IS HERE TO HELP

Below is information on how the YMCA acts as an extension of the food pantry. Further down the page, you will also find details on how to volunteer and what pressing items we’re in need of from anyone who can donate. Food distribution is provided to all with no financial statements required.

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

Food insecurity has grown in our communities and to address that, the Y is distributing food to people in need.

We are providing a grocery bag pick up from 12:30pm-1:00pm on Wednesdays at our Foxboro Y (67 Mechanic Street in Foxboro.)

We have a walk in pantry at our North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro) in our child care parking lot that is available to anyone regardless of your town that you live in on Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:00pm, 5:30pm-6:30pm or Thursdays 7:30am-8:30am.

FUEL FOR THE WEEKEND PROGRAM

Our North Attleboro Y offers a Fuel for the Weekend program which provides weekend food bags for students (or children ages 3-18) to help fill the gap between school lunches on Fridays and school breakfast on Mondays. For more information, please email fuelfortheweekend@hockymca.org.

DONATE TO HELP US

• IN-KIND DONATIONS: We welcome donations including the following: high protein snacks, individual snacks, condiments, cooking oil, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, personal hygiene products, pancake and bread mixes, spices, tuna, soup or stew. Click to see our food drive flyer for suggested donation items. All items can be dropped off in bins located inside the YMCA or for large donations please contact us if arranging a pickup is preferred.
• AMAZON ITEMS: Donate by shopping online from our Amazon wish list, click here.
• GIVE TODAY: Donate to our YMCA today to help provide families in our communities with reliable access to healthy food.

DONATE NOW

Other ways to help…

• Become a Volunteer – Join our team as a volunteer to help with food distribution, delivery or pantry operations. For more information, please email alysond@hockymca.org.
• Run a food drive in your neighborhood. Take on the role of a “neighborhood captain” by adopting a street or neighborhood to mobilize a food collective drive. Select a pickup time a week or so in advance and ask neighbors to leave a bag or two of nonperishable food items outside their home or drop them at your residence — which you can bring to the Y.
• Inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Katie Fisher at katie@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Friday, January 23rd, 2026

March Basketball (YBL) Extension Enrolling Now

Are you ready to take your basketball game to the next level?

March YBL Extension accepting sign-ups!

Quick note: Keep the Momentum Going! Join us for an additional 4-5 weeks of basketball excitement! Kids will further develop their skills with engaging drills and mini scrimmages. Enroll now! The YBL Extension will take place on Saturdays in Foxboro or Franklin, and Sundays in North Attleboro, starting the weekend of February 28, 2026.

Our upcoming program is designed to help participants learn and practice essential skills and drills, develop the fundamentals of basketball, and put their new knowledge to the test during exciting scrimmages and games.

The information below relates to the YBL Program currently underway:

Join Youth Basketball Leagues: Season starts December 13th!

Saturdays where basketball was born—right here at the Y!

Give your child (ages 3–Grade 4) a fun, skill-building experience:

• Skills and Drills: Boost dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense
• Fundamentals: Learn the core principles from experienced coaches
• Scrimmages and Games: Apply skills in real-game play and teamwork

Youth Basketball Leagues (YBL) – Grab a Roster Spot!

• Season Dates: December 13, 2025 – February 7, 2026
• Ages: Starting at age 4 through Grade 4 (varies by branch)
• See below for additional programs for age 3
• Open to all skill levels – non-members welcome!
• Cost: $88 for members | $119 for non-members

Member Savings Tip

Family-type members enrolling in YBL are eligible for a special promo code—check your email or ask Member Services for help! With the code, you’ll only pay for the t-shirt uniform, making it an even better value to get your child in the game.

Don’t miss this exciting chance for your child to build skills, make friends, and have fun on the court!
Register today and get ready to play!

REGISTER: YBL

Preseason clinics

Preseason Clinics Available! Clinics begin the weekend of November 8 in Foxboro and North Attleboro.

Basketball Prep for Age 3 – Join the Fun!

Is your 3-year-old ready to get in the game? Our Basketball Leagues Prep class introduces young players to the basics—dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and simple game play—in a fun, parent/child format.

Class Details:

• Same days as YBL, kicking off first thing in the morning
• Cost: $80 for members | $160 for non-members
• Promo codes do not apply

REGISTER: YBL PREP (AGE 3)

Help your child build confidence and skills for future league play—register today!