23/05/2025
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DESOTO COUNTY: If any resident is in need of breakfast and lunch meal packs for children under the age of 18, YMCA’s Summer Meal Pack Program is available now until August 2, 2025. There are no income restrictions or fees to obtain meals, and packs are available to all children under the age of 18. DeSoto County’s distribution will be Thursdays weekly at the Walls Town Hall.
Per YMCA:
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is proud to partner with organizations in the Memphis area to supply children with FREE 7-Day Meal Packs (breakfast and lunch) during summer months when children are out of school. This is made possible through funding from the State of Tennessee.
Meal Packs will be available for pick-up at 10 locations in the Memphis area. Meals Packs will be available weekly at specific times and locations for each of the 10 sites in the Memphis area (see link below for sites and times). Anyone can pick up at any location.
Each 7-Day Meal Pack will consist of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches. Meals follow the USDA recommended guidelines for nutritious and healthy meals. Breakfasts will consist of shelf-stable milk, fruit, and grain. Lunch will consist of shelf-stable milk, meat/meat alternate, fruit, vegetable, and grain. Meal Packs will be provided at each location until supplies run out for that day.
Distribution begins promptly at the designated start time. Arriving on time ensures you receive a Meal Pack.
All Meal Packs are free for children under 18 years of age at each location regardless of income (no qualifications needed except child must be 18 or under).
For additional information and distribution sites, visit https://www.ymcamemphis.org/main/meal-sites-mississippi/
