Wednesday, October 7th

Annual Hunger Fight 2026

Join thousands of volunteers as we come together for Meals from the Heartland's Annual Hunger Fight 2026. Our goal is to assemble 1.75 million nutritious, nonperishable, and culturally adaptable meals that will help nourish individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Iowa, across the United States, and around the world.

These meals provide hope in communities facing hunger due to natural disasters, limited access to affordable food, poverty, and conflict. Every meal packaged represents compassion in action and helps ensure that children and families have access to a reliable source of nutrition when they need it most.

To reach our goal, we need 3,000 volunteers to package 1.75 million meals. Whether you join with your family, friends, coworkers, faith community, school, civic organization, sports team, or volunteer on your own, your time will make a lasting impact!

Everyone is welcome at the Annual Hunger Fight. Our packaging stations are designed to be adaptable and inclusive, allowing individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to participate in a meaningful way. No experience is necessary, and every volunteer plays an important role in helping us fight hunger.

Together, we can transform just a few hours of service into millions of meals and countless moments of hope.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Together, we can help feed the world.

Volunteer Waiver: By volunteering with Meals from the Heartland, you agree to our standard waiver of liability. Participation is voluntary, and your registration confirms your understanding.