GAME-CHANGING MODELS:FOOD AND SPORTS INNOVATIONS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY AND CAPACITY
Y-USA, La Crosse Area Family Y, & Y of Greater Oklahoma City
LEARN WITH US:
Y’S INNOVATION PROCESS
Uncover the general opportunity or need
Learn, empathize, and explore the opportunity or need
Synthesize learnings into key insights
Ideate, or generate ideas, and create and test prototypes
Experiment to develop solution
Launch solution
Continue to collect data and assess to inform improvements
ANTI-HUNGER
YMCA OF THE USA
ANTI-HUNGER INITIATIVES�YMCA OF THE USA
Did you know 1 in 5 kids face hunger in the USA? Through USDA reimbursed meal programs, Ys are meeting this need serving over 58M healthy meals and snacks a year in a financially viable business model.
YEAR-ROUND FOOD PROGRAMS�YMCA OF THE USA
A year-round meal program serving 100 kids equates to $120,870 in reimbursement ($16,371 administrative allotment).
500 kids = $603,350 ($81,855 admin).
MEALS | Rates per Meal | |
SFSP (2026)*Self-Prep | CACFP (26-27) | |
Breakfast | $3.20 | $2.54 |
Lunch/Dinner | $5.60 | $4.76 |
Snack | $1.33 | $1.30 |
Dow Bay Area Y, MI
INNOVATION TO SCALE�YMCA OF THE USA
An innovative program who scales beyond their walls in a rural community, could maximize their reach. For example, a Y expanding to serve 2,500 kids equates to over $1.2M in reimbursement ($120K admin) for just the 8-week summer!
Blue Water Area Y, MI Y of Southwest Florida Y of Southeastern North Carolina Y of Memphis & Mid-South, TN
HOW MIGHT WE EXPAND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD?
Food lockers for after hour pantry access, farms for education and food production, pantries in partnership with towns, mobile meal programs for a Y without walls, turning a sports concession stand into a complimentary meal stand for 2 hours daily…..and MORE!!!!
Mystic Valley Y, MA Y of the North, MN Hockomock Area Y, MA Montgomery Y, AL Indiana County Y, PA
ANTI-HUNGER
LA CROSSE AREA FAMILY YMCA
ANTI-HUNGER INITIATIVES�LA CROSSE AREA FAMILY YMCA
Partners/Relationships Create Connected Communities
ENGAGEMENT, OUTCOMES, CAPACITY
ANTI-HUNGER RESOURCES & SUPPORT FROM Y-USA
Y-USA Food Program Support
Stacey McDaniel
Director of Strategy & Quality Practices, Anti-Hunger
800 872 9622 ext. 2865
YMCA of the USA
*Register for the Anti-Hunger Peer Community Calls the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12pm CDT!
SPORTS
YMCA OF THE USA
SPORTS�YMCA OF THE USA
Our sports strategy is to foster holistic development and strengthen community through sports for all.
Pickleball...
ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY
SPORTS
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
INNOVATION THROUGH PICKLEBALL
ENGAGEMENT & OUTCOMES
ENGAGEMENT & OUTCOMES
ENGAGEMENT & OUTCOMES
SPORTS RESOURCES & SUPPORT FROM Y-USA
Meredith Griffin
Director, Strategy & Quality Practices – Sports
YMCA of the USA
Pickleball Directors Training
November 10-11
Bonita Springs YMCA – Bonita Springs, FL
(Week of the YMCA National Pickleball Tournament!)
YMCA National Pickleball Tournament
November 13-15
U.S. Open National Pickleball Center - Naples, FL
Information/Registration Posted in Link
Sports Peer Community Calls
Sports Service Delivery Requests
Sports Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Sports Community in Link
QUESTIONS
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SIX LEVERS OF CONNECTION
ELEVATE CONNECTION
Use shared language and stories to strengthen
purpose and connection.
PRACTICE CONNECTION SKILLS
Develop the skills and reinforce the culture that make meaningful connection possible.
EMBED CONNECTION EVERYWHERE
Design and deliver experiences that create connection.
CREATE CONNECTED SPACES
Build physical and digital environments that spark interaction and create access and belonging for all.
INVITE CONTRIBUTION
Provide opportunities for people to share their time, talents, and voices to create change.
SUPPORT WELL-BEING
Foster experiences that elevate health and well-being and help all people thrive.
THANK YOU
Anti-Hunger
Sports
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