Monmouth County YMCAs and Whole Foods Team Up for Healthy Living and Social Responsibility

The Community YMCA and The YMCA of Western Monmouth County are teaming up with Whole Foods Market to promote healthy living. For those who shop at Whole Foods Market in Middletown or Marlboro on Sept. 23, 5% of net sales will be donated to both YMCAs to benefit the YMCA Financial Assistance Fund and community outreach programs, such as Teen Achievers.

To help give everyone a fresh start to a healthy lifestyle, those who shop Whole Foods Market on Sept. 23 and are not Y members will be given an opportunity for a one-month free trial membership at the Y. To activate their trial membership, shoppers will need to bring their receipt from Sept. 23 to the YMCA in Freehold or Red Bank by Tuesday, Sept. 30. YMCA members can bring their receipts and receive up to four free guest passes. Some restrictions may apply.

“By joining together, Whole Foods Market and the Y are helping to strengthen our community through advocating healthy living,” said Rhonda Anderson, President and CEO of The Community YMCA. “Both organizations believe that learning to focus on eating well, exercising and adopting a healthy lifestyle will strengthen not only individuals, but also families and communities.

Cynthia Joy, President and CEO of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, said the Y “is so much more than a great place to swim and work out. The Y helps everyone live healthier. Financial support for the Y from Whole Foods and other donors enables us to provide financial assistance for all to learn, grow and thrive.”

Leading up to the event, the Ys will be posting tips on Facebook and Twitter on healthy living, exercise and food choice recommendations, emphasizing whole body, whole family and whole community.

The Community YMCA Facebook page.

The Community YMCA Twitter page.

YMCA of Western Monmouth County Facebook page.

About The Community YMCA

The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $660,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.

About The YMCA of Western Monmouth County

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are a diverse association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life, joined by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of all people. For over 120 years, the YMCA of Western Monmouth County has the long standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information, go to www.ymcanj.org.