What Is Holidays Without Hunger?
Help pack 500,000 meals for Southwest Florida
Help fill local cupboards this holiday season. Join Meals of Hope on December 19 for Holidays Without Hunger, a community meal-packing event with a goal of 500,000 meals for neighbors facing food insecurity.
Your sponsorship helps fund the meals. Your volunteer team helps pack them. Together, we can put more food within reach of people in our community.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
9:00–11:00 a.m. | Please arrive at 8:15 a.m.
Mike Greenwell Regional Park (Formerly the Lee County Civic Center Complex)
11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
All ages welcome. Registration required.
Volunteer registration opens October 15
Meals stay in Southwest Florida
The meals packed at Holidays Without Hunger stay in Southwest Florida to help people facing food insecurity. Meals of Hope works with local partner agencies to get food to neighbors who need it.
Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or community group for a morning of hands-on service. Working side by side gives people a chance to connect while helping meet a local need.
What your support makes possible
Packing 500,000 meals takes ingredients, equipment, event space, and financial support. Sponsorships and donations help cover those costs so volunteers can get to work.
Choose a sponsorship level below to see the number of meals it supports and the recognition included. You can also make a donation to help fund the event.
Sponsor meals for your community
Give your organization a direct role in the 500,000 meal goal. Sponsorships start at $1,000 and include meal support and recognition at the level you select.
To discuss a sponsorship, email [email protected].
Download the 2026 sponsorship flyer for the full event overview.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
These organizations are helping make Holidays Without Hunger possible. We appreciate their commitment to feeding our community.
Join us at the packing tables
Make Holidays Without Hunger part of your holiday plans. Families, businesses, schools, faith groups, and neighbors are invited to help pack meals on December 19. All ages are welcome, and registration is required.
Registration is $15 per volunteer or $150 for a group of 10. Sign up as an individual or bring a team.
Volunteer registration opens October 15, 2026. Return here to sign up. Sponsorship inquiries are welcome now at [email protected].
Questions about Holidays Without Hunger
When and where is the event?
Holidays Without Hunger takes place Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Mike Greenwell Regional Park, formerly the Lee County Civic Center Complex, at 11831 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. Please arrive at 8:15 a.m.
Can children participate?
Yes. Holidays Without Hunger welcomes all ages. Registration is required for everyone participating.
Do I need a group of 10 to register?
No. Individual registration is available for $15 per volunteer. Registration for a group of 10 is $150.
Where do the meals go?
The meals packed at this event stay in Southwest Florida and are distributed through local partner agencies to people facing food insecurity.
How can my organization sponsor the event?
Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $50,000. Each level supports a stated number of meals and includes recognition outlined above. Email [email protected] to discuss your participation.
Can I help if I cannot attend?
Yes. Donate to support the event or ask about a sponsorship. Community Supporter, Impact Maker, and Community Builder sponsors can donate their packing stations to volunteers.
Make a
DONATIONDon’t have time, but want to help support the fight against food insecurity? Monthly or single donations are welcome through our secure donation page!