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Summer Food Boxes
Free Weekly Meal Boxes for Kids & Teens!
The YMCA of the Sandhills is helping to ensure no child goes hungry while school is out this summer. Through the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Y is offering free, weekly nutritious meal boxes for kids and teens (18 and under) in Lillington every Thursday through August 6.
Each box is packed with seven days' worth of breakfasts and lunches. The boxes adhere to USDA guidelines and contain the five components of a balanced meal including fruit, vegetables, whole grains, a meat/meat alternative and milk.
WHERE: Word Education Church, 26 Word Church Lane, Lillington
WHEN: Every Thursday, 3:30-6 pm, through August 6
HOW: Drive-thru pick up. Pre-registration is not required but suggested.
WHO: One box per child in the household, while supplies last. Boxes are first come, first-served.
LEARN MORE: Learn more about the Summer Food Service Program.
Active Older Adults
Seniors, Get social with us!
FAYETTEVILLE
LUNCH OUT
Fourth Wednesday monthly
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
BETTER HEALTH: FREE SCREENINGS
First Monday monthly
9:00-11:00 am
Join us at the Y for a complimentary health check-up provided by the experienced and caring nurses from Better Health Clinic. Prioritize your well-being, discuss health questions and get free assessments, including:
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood sugar checks
- Healthy weight checks
Tech Time:
Second Monday monthly
9:00-11:00 am
SALEEBY
AOA SOCIAL (4th Wed of the month)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Luncheon and fun activities
Pickleball, anyone?
Adults are invited to the Fayetteville YMCA at Fort Bragg Road for this fun game in the gym!
WHEN:
- Wednesdays 11-11:45 am
- Fridays: 11-11:45 am
Beginners:
- Mondays 10-10:45 am
- Saturdays 12-12:45 pm
Want to know more about how to play? Click here, but our sessions for beginners will help you get started!
Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a scaled-down size tennis court, utilizing wooden or composite paddles and a plastic wiffleball. It combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be played singles or doubles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners of all ages to learn.
Aquatics: Lifeguard Training
Train to save!
Learn all about the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course offered at the Y where we train heroes!
Lifeguard certification provides life-saving skills that you can use for summer or year-round employment. The Y trains teens and adults of all ages (must be 15 by the last day of the course). Whether you're new to lifeguarding or need a lifeguard recertificaiton class, the Y's experienced instructors provide thorough and engaging instruction. Learn more.