The Anderson Observer

The Anderson Area YMCA and AIM are hoping to put more fresh produce in the hands of kinds who need it this summer.

"Produce with a Purpose," is an outreach project that aims to provide kids access to nutritional meals and healthy produce during out-of-school months. The YMCA is now accepting donated produce from excess supplies from gardens, farmers markets, or grocery stores.

Produce drop off are Wednesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA membership services desk now through the end of August. Last year more 417 pounds of produce as part of this program.

More than 13 million children and teens live with food insecurity and limited access to healthy foods. That means 1 in 6 U.S. children don’t know where their next meal will come from.

The YMCA partnership with Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), hopes to ensure kids have access to nutritional meals and healthy produce during out-of-school time in the summer, when they need it the most.