Feeding Our Community with Mission Nutrition

At the YMCA of Saginaw, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that begins with access to nutritious meals. Through partnerships with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan YMCA State Alliance, we’re proud to offer FREE healthy meals for children 18 and under as part of our Mission Nutrition and Healthy Out of School Time (HOST) programs.

What We Provide:

After-School Meals:
Serving dinner and for participants in the Girls on the Run program.

Summer Meals:
Nutritional support continues when school is out, ensuring kids have access to healthy meals year-round.

FREE Youth Meals:

Monday – Friday: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The Need in Our Community

1 in 6 children may not know where their next meal is coming from.
Saginaw County food insecurity rate: 14.7%
Michigan food insecurity rate: 15.1%
84% of households report purchasing cheaper, unhealthy food to make ends meet.
20% of at-risk children rely solely on charitable organizations for food.

Mission Nutrition Community Events

How You Can Help

Volunteer Opportunities:
Join us in the fight against food insecurity. Volunteers are vital to programs like Mission Nutrition, helping us deliver meals and support youth development.

Become a Mission Nutrition Program Site:
Would you like to serve prepped, nutritious meals at your location? Contact Raquel Gomez, Coordinator of Mission Nutrition, to learn more.