May 28 is World Hunger Day
Volunteer with us and help feed hungry children in Iowa, across the U.S. and around the world.
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You can package meals at our West Des Moines Packaging Center every week of the year!
Two-hour shifts are available Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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Over 500 local companies will match your donation to us!
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Raise Your Hand and Help Us Feed a Child

A dollar. A volunteer hour. Small things like these can have a big impact. Support the work and mission of Meals from the Heartland and help us save starving children — one meal at a time. Donate and feed a child. Volunteer and change a life. Give and make a difference. Every dollar and every hour you give could mean a better life for a hungry child, right here at home or abroad. Join us, because every meal is an opportunity for hope.

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Upcoming Events

Jun 1toJul 31
Des Moines Corporate Games Meals from the Heartland Challenge
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Jun 10toJun 12
Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight
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Aug 31toSep 4
2021 Annual Hunger Fight
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We Desperately Need Your Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are providing meals to America’s starving children during this crisis, but we need your help to keep going. Local food pantries are turning to Meals from the Heartland for more help, and our supply of packaged meals is dwindling. We desperately need your donation to purchase meal ingredients. With your help, we can continue to provide meals to those in need – both locally and around the world.

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People Just Like You Are Making a Difference

Crosspoint Church Making a Difference Outside the Walls of the Church

Crosspoint Church has been hosting mobile packaging events at their church in Waverly, IA since 2018. “Crosspoint believes we can make a difference outside the walls of the church and we value the opportunity to partner with Meals from the Heartland.

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