Thrivent's Meal Packing Event at Meals from the Heartland

Join us for an exciting and impactful meal packing event hosted at Meals from the Heartland! This event is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and support the incredible work of Meals from the Heartland in fighting hunger.

Date and Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026.

• Shift One: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Shift Two: 9:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Be part of something meaningful and help make a difference by packing nutritious meals that will be distributed to those in need. We can’t wait to see your energy and enthusiasm fuel this wonderful cause!

Volunteer Age Requirements: Adult and Youth ages 8 - 17

When completing the registration, please ensure you are registering yourself and your guests for the appropriate ticket type and shift (Adult or Youth and 9a or 9:30a shift start)

Meals from the Heartland loves seeing young volunteers make a difference! To help create a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask that youth volunteers package alongside an adult. Each table with children must have at least one adult present to provide guidance and supervision.

When registering multiple volunteers for your group, please register yourself and each of your guests individually by name, completing the individually required information for each. Duplicate registrations will be deleted.

Once you have registrated, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. This will include an order summary within the email that you can print as a reminder if you like, or you can use the mobile ticket option provided through the Eventbrite app.

You are NOT REQUIRED to register an account with Eventbrite JUST for this event, nor are you required to register to access your tickets. We will have your registration by name if you do not have tickets with you.

In the event of an emergency, it is a best practice to have a list of names for all persons in the building. Therefore we will request everyone to check-in..

Volunteer Dress and Physical Requirements:

• Volunteer Dress: Please wear comfortable clothing (layers encouraged) and closed-toed shoes (required).
• Physical Requirements: 90 mins standing on concrete floors. Everyone has a place at the table! Meals from the Heartland welcomes volunteers and visitors of all abilities and are committed to making your experience accessible, comfortable, and meaningful. Need assistance or an accommodation? Please ask a Meals team member at the event. They will be happy to help!

Volunteer Parking: There are 100 parking spots available on property as well grass parking adjacent to to the facility.

Refreshments will be provided prior to the shift start times listed above starting at 8a.

Please plan to arrive ahead of your shift to navigate parking, grab a refreshment, and get signed in for your shift.

For updates on future Thrivent Member Network in Western Iowa, please visit: Events & Workshops - Thrivent Member Network - Western Iowa Region

Questions: [email protected]