Thank You For Supporting The Taste
Thank you for partnering with us for The Taste of the South Shore 2026! Your participation helps children grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body through YMCA programs and membership.
This package has everything you need to spread the word and get your audience excited about the event.
Event Overview
The Taste of the South Shore 2026, the signature annual fundraising event for the South Shore YMCA, will be held at the Hale Family Y field house on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00pm.
For 29 years, The Taste of the South Shore has been the signature fundraiser for the South Shore YMCA and the area’s premier tasting event.
The theme for The Taste of the South Shore 2026 is Helping Kids Grow in Spirit, Mind & Body, honoring the many ways the Y helps shape healthy lives for children in our community. Your participation supports YMCA programs in food security, early education, aquatics, sports, arts, and camp, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, play, thrive, and belong.
This year’s event will embrace the idea of “growth,” incorporating elements from our farms and gardens into the décor while highlighting the impact the Y has across our community. The Y helps children and families grow through programs and membership, while also helping feed our neighbors through our farms, gardens, and the South Shore YMCA Food Pantry.
For full event details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration, visit ssymca.org/taste or click here
Social Media Guide
Hashtags to Use
- #Taste2026
- #TheTasteoftheSouthShore
- #SouthShoreYMCA
Tag Us! Be sure to tag us at @tasteofthesouthshore and @ssymca in your posts so we can like, comment, and share your content.
Sample Social Media Posts
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Post Images & Graphics
Square Posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Instagram Posts (4:5 Ratio)
Story Post (Facebook/Instagram)
Cover Photo (Facebook, LinkedIn)
South Shore YMCA Social Media Handles
- Facebook (Emilson YMCA): facebook.com/SSYMCAEmilsonHanover
- Facebook (Hale Family YMCA): facebook.com/ssymca
- Instagram: instagram.com/ssymca
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/south-shore-ymca
- TikTok: tiktok.com/@southshoreymca
General Event Promotion
Taste of the South Shore Logos
Flyer
Stay tuned!
Registration QR Code
Contacts
For any media inquiries or further assistance, feel free to reach out to us:
Marketing Contacts:
- Ansley Fagan, Senior Marketing Manager | afagan@ssymca.org
- Lauren Dell’Olio, VP of Marketing Communications | ldellolio@ssymca.org
Event Contact:
- Jennifer Christenson, Development Director | jchristenson@ssymca.org
















