Help us feed hungry children and families all around the world.

By volunteering your time packaging meals or by donating, you are changing a child and a families life.

Volunteers

Over 719,000 have packaged meals with us since 2008.

Countries Fed

Kids in over 45 countries have received our meals.

Mobile Hunger Fights

More than 160 Mobile Hunger Fights hosted in the Midwest each year!

Global Impact

Over 18 Million meals in 2025 were distributed globally to our neighbors in need.

Local Impact

In 2025, Meals from the Heartland distributed over 2 million meals in Iowa to help our neighbors in need.

Empowering people to save starving children.

At Meals from the Heartland, we make it simple for anyone to take action against hunger. Volunteers come together to package meals that reach children and families across Iowa, the U.S., and around the world.

Every shift matters. Every meal counts. And every person who walks through our doors plays a role in feeding hope.

Events

Jun 9

June 09, 2026 - June 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight

Jun 18

June 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Charity Golf Outing

Jun 24

June 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Quad Cities Hunger Fight

Feeding our neighbors in need, one meal at a time!

Corporate Engagement

Read about how our corporate partners are engaging not only their employee's but their hearts by helping to feed children in need.

Volunteers Turned Friends for Life!

Social hours can be spent giving back to those in need! Read more about how volunteers in our community gained lifelong friends by packaging meals together!

Giving Back to God's Children

Feeding starving children through prayer and stewardship! Read about how our church partnerships have impacted our neighbors in need.

Host Your Own Hunger Fight

We can bring the hunger fight to your place of work, church, school or event. Take your impact on the road and help us feed starving children!

Become a Support Volunteer

Help us fight hunger behind the scenes when you become a support volunteer. Pack Master, Bucket Brigade, Dishwasher, and other opportunities available now!

Event Volunteer

I went to volunteer for their annual Hunger Fight. They made it fun. They had plenty of people keeping the supplies stocked and cleaning up spills. The music was fun. They took group photos afterwards. Overall a great time doing good things and a great staff of volunteers making it a fun experience.
Jacob S.

Volunteer

I've felt a sense of purpose every time I volunteered to package meals. Love in action!
Cindy M.

Volunteer

Great place to help others by packaging simple meals for the food insecure in the US and overseas. You can do it as a single or a member of a team. Sign up online.
Peter L.

Volunteer

Great experience!! I enjoy giving back to our community and country!
Namolisa P.

Volunteer

What a great experience and organization. Thank you for all you guys do!
Christy L.

Volunteer

I enjoyed volunteering with my co-workers here.
Brock B.

Press & Media

From Iowa to South Africa: Your Impact in Action

Meals from the Heartland Overview 2025

Give

Fuel the mission. Your donation provides the ingredients that turn volunteer time into meals for children and families facing hunger.

Get Involved

Be part of the impact. Volunteer, host a Hunger Fight, or partner with us to help package and share meals with those in need.