AYCC Announces Participation in USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program
- August 25, 2025
- News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alfond Youth & Community Center Announces Participation in USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program
Waterville, ME – Monday, August 25, 2025 – The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is proud to announce its participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP). Through this program, nutritious meals are available at no separate charge to all children enrolled at the AYCC.
This program helps ensure that every child in our community has access to healthy, balanced meals that support their growth, learning, and overall well-being – regardless of family income.
In accordance with federal civil rights regulations and policies, the AYCC and this program are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Additionally, the Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, or national origin.
Families with questions or those seeking more information about the program are encouraged to contact the AYCC directly at 207-873-0684 or by email at info@clubaycc.org.
The AYCC is committed to providing welcoming, inclusive, and equitable programs that strengthen families and support youth in our community.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Kate Roy
Senior Director of Healthy Living Programs
207-873-0684 | kroy@clubaycc.org
About the Alfond Youth & Community Center
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates the nation’s only merged Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA. Located in Central Maine, the dedicated staff of the 85,000-square-foot facility serves over 9,000 members from throughout the 50 communities of the Greater Waterville area.
A true youth and community center, the AYCC boasts childcare and after-school programs, wellness, fitness, athletics, aquatics, martial arts, and summer camps.
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