The YMCA at Virginia Tech has announced expansion of its Meals on Main program to include additional distribution sites to serve more communities within Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
The YMCA at VT has been an active partner in the Prices Fork after-school feeding initiative for four years. Nearly three years ago, the Y created a Mobile/Pop-Up Feeding Program that took food to children under 18 in a variety of underserved areas within this community throughout the summer. Meals on Main is an extension of this ongoing service.
The Meals on Main program began in April in direct response to the COVID-19 crisis. The YMCA at VT, in conjunction with Feeding Southwest Virginia and the USDA, has provided more than 10,000 meals and snacks to an average of 210 children under 18 at each session held at the YMCA Thrift Shop, 1000 N. Main St, Blacksburg.
The decision to distribute food at additional sites supports the Y’s mission to serve the local community, promote health and wellness, and combat serious issues affecting the community.
Meals on Main at the Thrift Shop site will continue every Friday from 1-3pm through August. Additional Meals on Main distribution sites have been added on Mondays and Tuesdays with more locations and days to follow. Details and site updates may be found on the Y’s website here: vtymca.org/meals-on-main/
Due to the impact COVID-19 has had on our community, the YMCA at Virginia Tech needs local support now more than ever so that it can continue to work with the community, the town, the county and the public school system to identify needs and incorporate volunteers into programs to address those needs. To assist in its fundraising efforts, the YMCA at Virginia Tech is participating in GiveLocalNRV, an initiative of the Community Foundation of the NRV.
Give Local Day is Wednesday, June 24, and. The Y’s staff hopes everyone will make a donation to the YMCA at Virginia Tech.
Jessica Wirgau, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the NRV said, “At the CFNRV, we strive to make giving back to the community as easy and enjoyable as possible. GiveLocalNRV makes it easy for individuals, families, and businesses to give online, and it helps our area nonprofits to share information about the amazing work that they do.”
To learn more about the Y at VT and to make donations, visit To learn more about who we are, Y we are here and to make your donation please visit www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Vtymca.