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summer eats feeds kids

Summer Eats is a state-wide program that ensures that youth ages 18 and under have nutritious food to eat during the summer. From June 29- August 21, 2026, the MetroWest YMCA will join partners at sites across the area to provide food and enrichment activities.  

 

In the case of inclement weather, the YMCA will still offer "grab-and-go" food through its refrigerated van and pop-up tent, unless otherwise indicated on this page. In those cases, however, our enrichment partners may not be in attendance. 

Locations: 

Arlington Street Park*
61 Arlington Street (Gordon & Arlington)
Mon-Fri
1-2pm

Enrichment provided by Gems at the Arts (M-Th)

Butterworth Park*
Corner of Arthur Street & Bishop Street
Mon-Fri
1-2pm

West Hill Park*
52 Mill Street
Natick, MA 01760
Tu, Wed, Thur
11:30 - 12:30pm

Morse Institute Bookmobile on Wednesdays!
A Place to Turn will be on-site on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Framingham Farmers Market
Framingham Center Common
15 Vernon Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Thursdays, 3-7pm

Bowditch Field 
475 Union Ave
Framingham, MA 01702
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7pm
 
MetroWest YMCA Clearbrook Swim Club 
120 Parker Road 
Framingham, MA 01702
7 days a week, 12pm-2pm

MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch 
280 Old Connecticut Path
Framingham, MA 01701
Mon- Fri 4:40 - 6:30 pm
Sat & Sun 11am-1pm

Framingham Public Library
Mon, Wed, Fri 12pm - 1pm

McAulliffe Branch Library, Framingham
Tues/Thur 12pm-1pm

 

*Also offering adult meals at these locations
 

Offered in Partnership With:

Project Bread
Gems at the Arts
Morse Institute Library Bookmobile
A Place to Turn

Help Fight Food Insecurity

At the MetroWest YMCA, we believe no one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. That's why we work to strengthen our community every day by addressing food insecurity.
 
Through our food access programs, including the Nourishing Nook food pantry and Summer Eats program, we provide healthy meals and fresh groceries at 27 locations throughout Framingham and Natick, meeting families where they live, learn, and play. This summer, the Y will serve more than 25,000 meals and snacks to children, teens, and families across our community.
 
You can help. Make a tax-deductible donation today.