Good morning fellow YaYa Optimists, the GATEway District 2nd Quarter Conference will be February 20-22, 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn, Augusta, GA. Charlie Romano has reached out to a Non-Profit Organization in the Augusta area and has arranged for a representative of Cheryl’s Kitchen Food to speak at our meeting Saturday afternoon. Below is more information on this organization.

Items needed are as follows:

Canned Foods: soups, meat, jelly, sealed peanut butter, vegetables, any protein goods/snacks.

Please bring your donation(s) to the Conference or if you are unable to attend the Conference and would like to support our Community Service Project, you may make a donation by sending check to Mary Still, Treasurer of YaYa Xpress, her address is 3519 Emperor Way, Tucker GA 30084. Make check to: YaYa Xpress and she will write a check from the Club for total collected.

As always, your participation is appreciated and I assure you your donation to Cheryl’s Kitchen Food is appreciated.

Regards,
Tony Wesby, President
Linda Brown, Secretary

FAMILY YMCA OF GREATER AUGUSTA GEORGIA
ABOUT CHERYL’S KITCHEN

At the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta, we believe that no child should go hungry. Cheryl’s Kitchen Food Program provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to children, families and individuals in need. Since March 2020, we’ve served over 3.3 million meals across Georgia and South Carolina, thanks to our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners. Whether through our Summer Food Service Program, Y on the Fly meal deliveries or food pantries, we are committed to ensuring every child has access to the nourishment they need.
“Our Y is here to make sure children and families in every neighborhood have access to the nourishment they need to thrive,” said Catie McCauley, CEO of the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta. “This program is a reflection of our mission to support youth development and eliminate barriers to well-being.”