Newman YMCA - Deepening Our Community Roots

Seekonk, MA - The Newman YMCA has harvested over 900 pounds of fresh produce from its Elsie Chin Yan Community Garden this season! Gardening efforts, led by Donna Yan and her team of members, staff and volunteers worked all season long to cultivate the land, plant, care for and pick the produce.

Each week, fresh produce was shared with YMCA members and organizations throughout our community. The Newman YMCA donated to The Elisha Project and the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Rumford, Good Neighbors’ Soup Kitchen in Riverside, Holy Family Parish in Pawtucket and the East Providence and Seekonk Senior Centers.

Winter crops have also been planted with hopes of continuing to produce healthy fruits and vegetables, while creating a peaceful location for members to enjoy.

For more information regarding the Elsie Chin Yan Community Garden, visit or contact the Newman YMCA at 472 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, MA.