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MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — YMCA of South Alabama has announced it will be extending free access to facilities to federal employees and SNAP recipients.

According to a YMCA of South Alabama news release, the access will go through the month of November.

All federal government employees and SNAP participants are eligible to participate with valid documentation.

Location access includes: • Bounds Family YMCA, Daphne • North Mobile Family YMCA, Saraland • Snook Family YMCA, Foley • Spanish Fort Y Express, Spanish Fort

“As the Y, we believe everyone in our community deserves access to health, well-being, and connection,” said CEO Gwen Sommer. “We know that SNAP recipients and federal workers often face unique financial pre

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