Posted on: Saturday, June 15th, 2024
Free Summer Lunch Programs
Our YMCA, in collaboration with many partners and organizations, will operate summer meal programs in the communities of Bellingham, Milford and Plainville.
Since 2016, we are proud to have served over 600,000 free lunches and counting!
Free Summer Lunches for Kids Ages 18 and under
No registration or paperwork required. Each child (and accompanied adult) will receive a free lunch at any of the sites below.
At Bellingham Public Library:
- Free lunches Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 11:30am to 12:30pm
- Bellingham Public Library: 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
- The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
- Special thanks to our partners, the Town of Bellingham Public Library, the Franklin Food Pantry, Franklin Public Schools and Bellingham Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.
- Join us for free lunch, activities and more.
At Milford’s Memorial Elementary School:
- Free lunches Monday through Friday
- 11:00am to 12:30pm
- Memorial Elementary School: 12 Walnut Street in Milford, MA
- The program will run Monday, June 23th through Friday, August 15th.
- Special thanks to our partners including the Town of Milford.
- Every Friday, we will have interactive activities and games for all to enjoy during the mealtime including special Friday events like block parties, reptile encounters, mad scientist experiments, princess meet & greets, beach party fun and more.
At Plainville’s Jackson Elementary School:
- Free lunches Tuesday and Thursday
- 12:15pm to 1:00pm
- Jackson Elementary School: 68 Messenger Street in Plainville, MA
- The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
- Special thanks to our partners including the Plainville Public Schools.
- Join us for free lunch, activities and more.
We are proud that this initiative last year served over 14,516 meals to children and families in the greater Milford region and provided fun, interactive activities after lunch for the community to come together. Through this program, over 2,110 hours were contributed by volunteers of all ages and we’re thankful for their dedication to this important cause.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our YMCA and the communities of Bellingham, Milford, and Plainville as we provide lunches for youth and families who rely on school food through our summer lunch program. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts, week days during the summer. All ages of volunteers welcome (under 15 years old with an adult). It’s a great way to supervise fun activities, interact with families and make a difference. Volunteer training is required.
Sign up to volunteer today! Fill out the form below to inquire.
I’M INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING
If you have questions, please email Alyson Delano.
