Meeting The Need One Day at a Time

GYAC at a Glance

Giving Youth A Chance (GYAC) is a non-profit 501 c(3) organization dedicated to the academic, social and mental development of young people throughout Shelby County and surrounding areas. We know that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Founded in 2002, GYAC meets the nutritional needs of at-risk youth during their most vulnerable times; after school and summer vacation. We are contracted with the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS), and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).