Cheryl’s Kitchen Food Program

ABOUT CHERYL’S KITCHEN

At the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, we believe that no child should go hungry. Cheryl’s Kitchen Food Program provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to children, families and individuals in need. Since March 2020, we’ve served over 3.3 million meals across Georgia and South Carolina, thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners. Whether through our Summer Food Service Program, Y on the Fly meal deliveries or food pantries, we are committed to ensuring every child has access to the nourishment they need.

“Our Y is here to make sure children and families in every neighborhood have access to the nourishment they need to thrive,” said Catie McCauley, CEO of the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta. “This program is a reflection of our mission to support youth development and eliminate barriers to well-being.”

Meals & snacks distributed since March 2020
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Thank you to Cheryl's Kitchen Sponsors and Partners!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. YMCA membership is not required.

YMCA Food Pantry

Our Y Food Pantry supports individuals and families facing financial hardship by providing access to shelf-stable groceries. Pantry bags are available for pick-up at area YMCA locations Monday through Friday, 10 am – 7 pm. Each bag contains nutritious, non-perishable items, with one bag available for every four people in a household every other week.

To receive a pantry bag, a brief household eligibility form must be completed at the time of pickup. Your individual information will remain confidential and will only be used in aggregate to support our partnership with Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Can’t make our pick-up days? Call the Y at 706 922 9133, and we will schedule a pick-up that works for you. We also have mobile feeding sites available on weekends if your community is in need. Contact us at 706 922 9133.

Summer Food Program

Through the Cheryl’s Kitchen Summer Food Service Program, the Y provides free meals all summer long for youth ages 17 and under. This program is offered in collaboration with Bright From the Start (GA) and the South Carolina Department of Education.

Our goal is to help bridge the hunger gap when school is out of session. Thousands of meals are served each day at YMCA locations and partner sites across Burke, Columbia, McDuffie, Jefferson and Richmond counties in Georgia, and Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg, Edgefield, Orangeburg McCormick and Saluda counties in South Carolina. Meals are available at no cost, with no registration required.

Click here to view all meal sites

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteering with Cheryl’s Kitchen Food Program is a rewarding experience and an excellent opportunity to help families in our community. Volunteers will help us package food pantry bags, snack bags and Grab and Go bags for delivery throughout the CSRA and Y branch locations. Volunteers report to our Team Headquarters Office at 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30907.

*If your group/organization would like to volunteer, please contact us at 706.922.9130.

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, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may 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 complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr 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: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.