Be the Hands That Pack Hope
Join our community of volunteers packing life-saving meals for
children facing hunger.
Ways to Volunteer
Whether you want to help run events or pack meals with the community, there’s a place for you.
Become a Helping Hand
Helping Hands support the Many Hands Many Meals team by helping run packing events smoothly.
Typical Roles:
Setting up packing stations
Moving ingredient boxes and supplies
Helping volunteers at packing stations
Supporting event flow and cleanup
Volunteer at a Packing Event
Join our community at a hands-on meal packing event where volunteers work together to pack meals for children facing hunger.
Great For:
Families
Students
Community groups
First-time volunteers
Host an Event
The more events we host the more kids we can feed. Many Hands Many Meals hosts two Pack-A-Thons every year that are open to the public. We also partner with many local organizations to host packing events at their site. These are invaluable at helping us reach our meals packed goal every year. If you are interested in hosting a packing event, contact us and we love to partner with you.
Upcoming Events
More volunteer opportunities coming soon!
Clear Springs Elementary Packing Event
Private School Packing Event
April 14, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
📍 Clear Springs Elementary
5701 County Rd 101,
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Volunteers Needed: 90
Mini-Packathon
Public Event
April 18, 2025
12:00 pm – 7:00pm
📍 Mount Calvary – Luther Hall
301 County Rd 19,
Excelsior, MN 55331
Volunteers Needed: 252
Why Helping Hands Matter
Packing events bring hundreds of volunteers together. Helping Hands make sure everything runs smoothly so those volunteers can focus on packing meals.
Helping Hands make these events possible by supporting the flow of the event and guiding volunteers throughout the day. Their support helps turn a few hours of service into thousands of meals for children facing hunger.
Typical commitment:
A few hours at a packing event, depending on availability.
Join the Helping Hands list to hear about upcoming opportunities to serve.
What to Expect at a Packing Event
Packing events are simple, welcoming, and designed for volunteers of all ages. No experience is needed — our team will guide you every step of the way.
Check In
Our team welcomes you and explains the packing process.
Pack Meals
Volunteers work together at packing stations to assemble nutritious meals.
Celebrate the Impact
At the end, we count the meals packed and celebrate what we accomplished together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of packing events do you hold?
We host two public events each year — the Mini Packathon (spring) and the Annual Packathon (November) — along with private events at schools and community organizations. Volunteers who want to help at those events can join the Helping Hands team.
What happens at a packing event?
Volunteers work at packing stations measuring ingredients, sealing meal bags, and boxing meals for shipment.
How long do packing events last?
Most packing events last about 2–3 hours, including a short orientation at the beginning.
Is there an age requirement?
No. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, though younger children should attend with a parent or guardian.
Can I volunteer with a group?
Yes! Families, schools, businesses, and community groups often volunteer together.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Because we are packing food, all volunteers will wear hair nets and gloves, which will be provided at the event.
Where do the meals go?
Meals are distributed through trusted partner organizations to communities facing hunger around the world.
Where do donations go?
100% of donations support the purchase, packing, and distribution of life-saving meals.
What if I want to help more often?
Join the Helping Hands team to support packing events throughout the year.
Can I organize a packing event?
Yes. Schools, churches, businesses, and community groups can host their own meal-packing event with Many Hands Many Meals.
Hosting an event requires a minimum number of volunteers and a fundraising commitment to cover the cost of the meals being packed. Our team will guide you through the planning process and help make the event a success.
Contact us to learn more about hosting a packing event.
