WOW!
Our 11th annual fundraising gala, Morsel Combat was a success thanks to our amazing supporters! Donations will feed 1,800 children for an entire year!
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Christmas Packaging
Give back this holiday season by joining us at our West Des Moines Packaging Center December 19-22.
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Holiday Hours
Our West Des Moines offices and Packaging Center will be closed
December 23 - January 3.
Join us in January to start the year off right by volunteering to package meals for those in need.
JANUARY SHIFTS
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Join us along with the City of West Des Moines on Monday, January 16 to give back on this national day of service. Many, 1.5 hour shifts are available.
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Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight
Join us June 9-11 for our 5th Annual Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight. Help us reach our goal to package 220,000 meals to stay in Iowa to feed those in need.
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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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We Sill Need Your Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are providing meals to 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

3 Generations Find Joy in Serving @ Meals from the Heartland 12.23.21

Three Generations Find Joy in Serving

As the Christmas season drew closer, I began to wonder: how can three generations of our family (some from out-of-state) serve others so we look beyond ourselves? Meals from the Heartland came immediately to mind for the way it encompasses compassion, action and impact.

Once our reservation was made, I decided to keep the details a surprise. As our shift neared, intrigue and anticipation of family members escalated. It was so fun to see! The night of our shift, most of our family enjoyed the blessing of riding together. Others were simply given the address and asked to meet up by a certain time.

“Wow, what a great idea!” “What does this experience look like?” and “I didn’t even know this was here.” were among the sentiments shared upon discovering what our family time entailed.

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