What Is Meals of Hope?
Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that is committed to bringing people together to fight the hunger epidemic. Founded in 2007, Meals of Hope has packed over 100 million meals that have been donated to communities in need across the nation and around the world. By hosting meal packing events across the country, and operating 15 food pantries in Southwest Florida, Meals of Hope has a local and global reach. With over 30,000 volunteers and a staff of 18, Meals of Hope is only getting started in our efforts to end hunger once and for all. We hope you’ll join us!
Hands-On CSR Events
with Real Impact
Make a direct impact on hunger with our streamlined meal packing events. We handle all logistics – from setup to training – while your team packs nutritious meals that reach families in need. Each event builds teamwork, strengthens workplace morale, and enhances community involvement. Tailored to meet your company’s CSR goals, budget, and schedule, these events multiply their impact far beyond the day, creating a ripple of positive change.
Meal Packing Events
Did you know there are people going hungry right in your own community? Did you also know that there’s a fun, interactive way to help them? Hosting a meal packing event is a great way to get involved in your community and have some fun while providing real help to people in need. These events are perfect for school groups, religious organizations, corporations, and any other group looking to increase their local profile while providing an important service to the community.
Who You Help
Millions of people across the country are facing food insecurity right now. It doesn’t matter your zip code, the need for the services that Meals of Hope provides is overwhelming everywhere you look.
This is what makes Meals of Hope so special. Our meal packing events send meals directly to your community, or they can be sent to other places in dire need. If you’re ready to host a meal packing event, where you choose to help is up to you. We can only promise that you’re going to be making a big difference no matter where the meals are delivered.
We’re also a tremendous presence in Southwest Florida. Our mobile food pantries and afterschool programs serve communities in Southwest Florida, and we would love your support. If you’re ready to volunteer or become a sponsor, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Our Impact Continues to Grow
Over 100 million meals packed in the last 17 years
Press
Find out what the media has to say about Meals of Hope and our mission to reduce food insecurity
Meals of Hope Opens New Naples Facility, Launches Mobile Pantry for Collier County Families
Hunger in Southwest Florida doesn't look the same as it did a few years ago. Grocery costs are still elevated. Federal food assistance programs face growing uncertainty. And more working families are relying on local support longer than they expected to. Meals of...
Food Deserts in America: When Grocery Stores Close
Access to healthy, affordable food is a basic requirement for any community to thrive. Yet for millions of people across the United States, getting to a full grocery store is not simple. It can mean miles of travel, limited public transportation, higher food prices,...
Help for the Holidays: Finding Joy When Money is Tight
Southwest Florida charities and volunteers work together to ensure no one faces the season alone or empty-handed Courtesy of Florida Weekly Fort Myers For many families, the holidays bring both joy and anxiety — a season of giving that can quickly strain already-tight...
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