Families or individuals with limited mobility may now choose to have their Emergency Food Box delivered to them rather than pick it up at our YMCA.
For more information, dial 2-1-1 (OR 888-636-4211) to participate and be referred to a location to receive a food box. This number reaches 211 of Northeast Michigan which can provide other valuable information regarding where to find various local food pantries or food distribution services.
Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours to schedule a pick-up time.
Pick-up times are after 5:00pm on Monday-Friday.
Saturday pick-up times are during normal business hours.
Call us at 989-895-8596 during our business hours and provide your information for delivery.
Deliveries are made on Fridays.
The Emergency Food Box program was initially made possible through a grant from the BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and continues to operate because of generous contributions from HOPEVALE CHURCH, ISABELLA BANK, and partnerships with HIDDEN HARVEST, the FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN, and 2-1-1.
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 operating under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during the school year and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in the summer in partnership with the USDA and the Michigan Department of Education as well as through donor contributions.
For children 18 years old and under. Parents and guardians can pick up one bag per child in their care.
PICK UP
Thursdays
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
June 4th–August 20th
Hampton Township Public Safety
745 W. Center Rd.
Essexville 48732
BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
June 3rd–August 24th
805 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
June 3rd–August 24th
BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
June 3rd–August 24th
805 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
BREAKFAST
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
LUNCH
Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
June 3rd–August 24th
225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989) 895-8596
DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
DINNER
Monday–Friday
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
SNACK
Monday–Friday
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596
DINNER
Monday–Friday
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
SNACK
Monday–Friday
6:00 PM–6:30 PM
300 W Lafayette Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
LUNCH
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
SNACK
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
225 Washington Ave
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989)895-8596
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.
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.
There is a reduced joining fee. $25 for Youth/Teen, $25 for Adult, and $50 for Household memberships.