Big Apple Crunch at the Madison Area YMCA Family Center and F.M. Kirby Children's Center

The Madison Area YMCA Family Center and F.M. Kirby Children’s Center celebrated the kickoff of the Healthy U program with the Big Apple Crunch. Healthy eating is a key component of the program.

Madison Mayor Bob Conley and farmer Anthony Vacchiano of Vacchiano Farm from Washington Township led the Big Apple Crunch. A vendor at the Madison Farmers Market for 24 years, Vacchiano Farm donated delicious Blondee apples and Red Liberty apples, a new variety of apple, for the event. Mayor Conley discussed “go, slow and woah” foods with the children. Students at the Kirby Center enjoyed CATCH activities before eating their apples, a "go” food. They also learned the importance of buying local and about seasonal foods.

The Madison Area YMCA is a 501c3 cause-driven charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. All are welcome to be enriched by Y membership, programming, community wellness and health-enhancing programs, regardless of ability to pay. Generous donations to the Madison Area YMCA’s Annual Fund make it possible for everyone in our community to experience the Y.