Free Youth Food Program

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Free Youth Food Program serves healthy meals to any youth in Bay County ages 18 and under. Our program strives to address food insecurity in Bay County by collaborating with organizations such as Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Hidden Harvest, Schabel Dairy, Gordon’s Food Service and Bosco Food Service. The Free Youth Food Program is a partnership with USDA and the Michigan Department of Education.

Locations & Times

Free Dinner
Monday – Friday
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Free Snack
Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708

Free Dinner
Monday – Friday
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Free Snack
Monday – Friday
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

300 Lafeyette Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48706

Free Dinner
Monday – Friday
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Free Snack
Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

612 W. Borton Ave
Essexville, MI 48732

Free Lunch
Monday – Friday
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Free Snack
Monday – Friday
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

On Bay City Public Schools snow days and scheduled non-school days, the YMCA switches to BCPS free meals schedule.

About

All meals are USDA and HEPA approved for quality and nutrition. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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.

FREE YOUTH
FOOD PROGRAM

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA’s Free Youth Food Program serves healthy meals to any youth in Bay County ages 18 and under. Our program strives to address food insecurity in Bay County by collaborating with organizations such as Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Hidden Harvest, Schabel Dairy, Gordon’s Food Service and Bosco Food Service. The Free Youth Food Program is a partnership with USDA and the Michigan Department of Education.

FREE DINNER
Monday - Friday
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

FREE SNACK
Monday - Friday
5:30 PM - 4:30 PM

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596

FREE DINNER
Monday - Friday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FREE SNACK
Monday - Friday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

300 Lafeyette Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48706
(989)892-6723

FREE DINNER
Monday - Friday
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

FREE SNACK
Monday - Friday
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

612 W Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989)894-9770

On Bay City Public Schools snow days and scheduled non-school days, the YMCA switches to:
FREE LUNCH
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

FREE SNACK
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FREE Breakfast
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

FREE Lunch
Monday - Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
989-895-8596

FREE LUNCH
Monday - Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FREE SNACK
Monday - Friday
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

1st Street & N Sheridan Street
Bay City, MI 48708
989-894-8314

FREE BREAKFAST
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FREE LUNCH
Monday - Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

John F. Kennedy Drive
Bay City, MI 48708
989-894-8314

ABOUT

All meals are USDA and HEPA approved for quality and nutrition. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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.

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

Book Your Spot:

Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.