We are here for you!
YMCAs Offering Emergency Childcare and Hunger Relief

Though the YMCA of Delaware’s doors have temporarily closed for typical operations, we are still here for you and the community during this challenging time. In response to the current global pandemic, and at the request of local government officials, we have mobilized response efforts to offer needed programs and services including childcare for emergency workers and essential personnel, hunger relief for those in need and online health and fitness offerings ( Virtual Y).

  • Emergency Child Care - Beginning Monday, March 30th, the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, the Brandywine YMCA and the Sussex Family YMCA will begin offering childcare services for any emergency personnel and essential staff. This service is open to the public. Care will be available for school age children (5-12 years old) from 6:30 am- 6:30 pm Monday- Friday. Children will enjoy arts, crafts, games, sports, movies, and supervision from experienced Y staff. Those interested in utilizing these services should visit www.ymcade.org/emergency-child-care for more details and to register. Our Central and Walnut Street YMCAs are also providing childcare to families that are already enrolled at those sites. As the demand for emergency childcare increases, we will look at opening other facilities to support our essential personnel and first responders. Financial assistance is available.

  • Food Distribution - Our dedicated staff is working around the clock to ensure our community members have access to free, nourishing food during these unprecedented times. We have partnered with the Food Bank of Delaware to provide multiple food distribution sites throughout New Castle County including the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Brandywine YMCA, Central YMCA, and the Western Family YMCA. Community members will be able to pick up boxes of pre-packaged non-refrigerated/non-perishable food staples from these locations. For more information and a schedule of pick up times, visit www.ymcade.org/food-distribution/.

How can you help?
Make a charitable contribution to our  Emergency Relief Fund.  The Coronavirus has created enormous uncertainty in every sector, but most of all for those with fewer resources. You can play a vital role in helping us meet needs and help Delaware to heal while we redeploy our wellness facilities to be community response centers.

Join us online
It’s more important than ever to live our YMCA mission of empowering youth, fostering healthy living and promoting strong communities. During a time when many are practicing social distancing, we are dedicated to being a trusted resource for you and your family. And while we can’t serve you in person, you can JOIN US ONLINE.

  • Our virtual Y website is now available! Click here to get started!
  • We have partnered with LES MILLS to bring our YMCA members FREE at-home-workouts. There is no need to subscribe! Click here for your free access.
  • Join us daily on on Facebook for live-in-home workouts with your favorite Y instructors! For more information and the schedule of classes visit  www.ymcade.org/live.