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Community Food Resources for Those in Need

November 6, 2025|Categories: Blog, Community & Culture, Healthy Living|Tags: |

As many Greater Austin families face uncertainty due to recent changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we want to do our part at the Y to help maintain your health.

Food insecurity not only affects physical health, but emotional well-being and a family’s ability to thrive. That’s why we’re sharing vital resources to help families access nutritious food and support during this challenging time.

What’s Happening with SNAP?

Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, SNAP benefits have only been partially funded in November. This change impacts over 160,000 individuals in Central Texas, including more than 25,000 children under age 5 and 15,000

YMCA Receives “Moving the Needle” Award from Austin Mayor’s Fitness Council

September 23, 2021|Categories: Community & Culture, Healthy Living|

The City of Austin Mayor’s Fitness Council recognized the YMCA of Austin with a “Moving the Needle” Award in a virtual ceremony with Mayor Steve Adler on Friday, September 17. The Y received the award for Community Engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, adapting its services to meet rapidly evolving community needs.

The YMCA of Austin has played an integral part in assisting communities across Travis, Hays and Bastrop Counties throughout the coronavirus pandemic. We have provided health and wellness activities for tens of thousands of neighbors, helped feed those experiencing hunger, cared for children of essential workers, provided a safe and healthy outdoor

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