Have the recent natural disasters generated an urgency in your heart to make a difference but you don't know where to start? HOPE International may be just the connection you need. Organize your church, group, or civic organization and schedule a Food-Packaging Event.

It's simple! Nutritious meals are packaged at a cost of less than a quarter each. Plan some fund raising events or have your group secure sponsors. Each participant should raise approximately $50 to cover the cost of the food they can package in a two hour event.

Packaging events can be scheduled at the HOPE Headquarters in Bernie, Missouri, or at a location you secure in your local area. Ingredients, supplies and equipment will arrive at your location by truck. You can personalize your meal bags with a “packaged by” label (you provide). Meals packaged at your event may be distributed by your organization or brought back to the HOPE warehouse to be shipped out and distributed.

Connecting people with purpose will forever change their future. Food Packaging Events not only impact those receiving the meals, but will revolutionize the lives of each volunteer.