Leave a Legacy of Love
Help feed hungry children for generations to come with a planned gift.
LEARN MORE
Did You Know?
You can package meals at our West Des Moines Packaging Center every week of the year!
Two-hour shifts are available Tuesdays through Saturdays.
SIGN UP TO PACKAGE
You Did It!
Cedar Rapids - you came together as a community to package 151,416 meals for those in need in Iowa!
READ MORE
As of June 1, masks will now be optional to be worn at our West Des Moines Packaging Center
If you're more comfortable wearing a mask, please do so!
PACKAGING FAQS

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.

See the 2020 Annual Report here.

See the 2020 Infographic here.

Upcoming Events

Aug 30toSep 4
2021 Annual Hunger Fight
Save the date for the [..]
Sep 23
1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of golf, food and fun! All [..]
Nov 11
Morsel Combat 2021
Please note: due to the [..]

View All Events

Updates from our gallery

Help Fight Child Hunger Year Round. Host an Event.

Learn More

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.

DONATE NOW

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.

View full story