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Special Christmas Packaging Event
Give back this holiday season by joining us at our West Des Moines Packaging Center December 19-22.
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MLK Jr. Day of Service
Join us along with the City of West Des Moines on Monday, January 15 to give back on this national day of service.
Many, 1.5 hour shifts are available.
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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 Still Need Your Help Feeding Those In Need

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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