Packager

Packagers play a hands-on role in the fight against hunger by assembling nutritious meals at the Patty Cownie Packaging Center in West Des Moines. Volunteers work together at stations to fill, weigh, seal, and box meal bags during a two-hour shift.

Each Packager helps produce approximately 540 meals per shift, feeding two children for an entire year. This impactful opportunity supports Meals from the Heartland’s mission to alleviate hunger both locally and globally.

Role Responsibilities:

• Arrive 10 minutes early and check in with staff

• Attend a brief orientation at the start of the shift

• Follow all sanitization and safety protocols

• Work collaboratively in assigned station roles

• Stay focused and meet packaging quality standards

• Treat fellow volunteers and staff with respect

• Stay through the full shift and assist with cleanup

Attire Requirements:

• Wear closed-toed shoes

• Remove all jewelry before packaging

• Tie back long hair and fully tuck into a hairnet

• Corporate groups are encouraged to wear branded apparel

Volunteer Waiver Notice:
By volunteering with Meals from the Heartland, you acknowledge and accept our waiver of liability. Participation is voluntary, and Meals from the Heartland is not liable for any injuries or incidents that may occur during your service. Your registration confirms this understanding