EVANSTON, IL. — When school is out, access to healthy meals can be limited. The McGaw YMCA is helping close that gap by offering free, nutritious meals to all kids and teens 18 and under this summer, no registration required.

Now in its fifteenth year, the YMCA’s Summer Food Program continues to support Evanston families by making sure young people stay fueled, active, and ready to thrive all summer long. In 2025, the McGaw YMCA served more than 110,000 healthy meals and snacks to local youth and families through its programs, building on a long-standing commitment to food access and community wellness.

Free meals will be available at two locations:

Butler Park (June 8-July 24, Monday-Friday):

• Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

McGaw YMCA (Grove Ave & Maple St) (June 8-August 14, Monday-Friday):

• Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Snack: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Summer Food Service Program and supported locally by the City of Evanston and community partners. The McGaw YMCA is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information, email Max Yas at [email protected].