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Feed your fam, help kids shine
02 July 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Exposing children to nutritious food is crucial during the early years. That’s because food preferences are formed when kids are still young. Supplying them with wholesome fare like fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains helps children build good eating patterns that they’ll carry into adulthood.
But for many families, this is easier said than done. Food insecurity in our communities has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And unhealthy foods can be found at almost every turn down grocery store aisles. So it’s often difficult for families to “take action” at home.
At the YMCA, we’re investing in children’s futures by providing them with nutritious meals so they can have a strong start at living a healthy and successful life. In normal times, when our YMCA Child Care Centres are fully up and running across the GTA, we serve thousands of nourishing meals daily.
As a 165-year-old charity, we also strive to teach the kids in our care the importance of community and giving back. Usually at this time of year, 22,000 children in our child care programs would participate in our YMCA Kids Challenge fundraiser that helps families in need. The funds raised help children and families who otherwise couldn’t afford it shine in YMCA programs. After cancelling the traditional version of the event due to COVID-19, our presenting sponsor, Wholesome Kids Catering, has stepped up to help!
Wholesome Go offers a selection of tasty, nutritious, and affordable family meals, delivered to your doorstep. They provide healthy snacks and lunches that will fuel your kids’ minds and bodies while they stay safe at home.
“By contributing to the growth of strong, healthy, and confident children today, we’re helping them become strong, healthy, and confident adults tomorrow who will help shape our communities in a positive way,” says Julia Shelby, Vice-President of Business Development at Wholesome Kids Catering.
To make sure our YMCA can continue supporting families in need, Wholesome Kids Catering will donate a portion of Wholesome Go sales to the YMCA Kids Challenge AND give YMCA families a special discount! To view the menu and help kids across the GTA shine, go to www.wholesomego.ca and enter promo code YMCAKIDS to receive 10% off your order (some restrictions may apply).
But for many families, this is easier said than done. Food insecurity in our communities has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. And unhealthy foods can be found at almost every turn down grocery store aisles. So it’s often difficult for families to “take action” at home.
At the YMCA, we’re investing in children’s futures by providing them with nutritious meals so they can have a strong start at living a healthy and successful life. In normal times, when our YMCA Child Care Centres are fully up and running across the GTA, we serve thousands of nourishing meals daily.
As a 165-year-old charity, we also strive to teach the kids in our care the importance of community and giving back. Usually at this time of year, 22,000 children in our child care programs would participate in our YMCA Kids Challenge fundraiser that helps families in need. The funds raised help children and families who otherwise couldn’t afford it shine in YMCA programs. After cancelling the traditional version of the event due to COVID-19, our presenting sponsor, Wholesome Kids Catering, has stepped up to help!
Wholesome Go offers a selection of tasty, nutritious, and affordable family meals, delivered to your doorstep. They provide healthy snacks and lunches that will fuel your kids’ minds and bodies while they stay safe at home.
“By contributing to the growth of strong, healthy, and confident children today, we’re helping them become strong, healthy, and confident adults tomorrow who will help shape our communities in a positive way,” says Julia Shelby, Vice-President of Business Development at Wholesome Kids Catering.
To make sure our YMCA can continue supporting families in need, Wholesome Kids Catering will donate a portion of Wholesome Go sales to the YMCA Kids Challenge AND give YMCA families a special discount! To view the menu and help kids across the GTA shine, go to www.wholesomego.ca and enter promo code YMCAKIDS to receive 10% off your order (some restrictions may apply).
