Travel With Us
Join us July 24-27 as we head to Honduras with Convoy of Hope
to visit the children we help feed.
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Join Our Team!
Imagine a career that enables you to save lives and have fun every single day!
We are looking for a Finance Director.
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Join Our Team!
Imagine a career that enables you to save lives and have fun every single day!
We are looking for a full-time Program Coordinator.
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3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Join us on June 14 for a day of golf benefitting starving children around the world.
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Compete then Eat
Is your work, church, social, community or school group competitive? Participate in the Hy-Vee One Step Challenge!
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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 7toJun 8
Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight
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Jun 14
3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
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Help Fight Child Hunger Year Round. Host an Event.

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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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