tackle food insecurity head-on! The Iowa Hunger Summit, in partnership with Meals From the Heartland, is hosting a vital meal packaging event on June 16, were volunteers will package over 35,000 meals for Iowans in need. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Summit’s theme, “From the Ground Up,” emphasizes community action and direct support for those facing hunger. The World Food Prize Foundation, alongside key players, is driving efforts to combat food scarcity at a local level. This event embodies a commitment to addressing critical needs. News Directory 3 is following the progress of the event closely. Ready to make a difference and impact your neighbors? Discover what’s next in the fight against hunger.
Iowa Hunger Summit to Feature Meal Packaging Event
Updated June 11, 2025
The World Food Prize Foundation and Meals From the Heartland are collaborating to host a meal packaging service event during the annual Iowa Hunger Summit. The event, a key initiative to combat food insecurity, will take place on June 16.
Volunteers will convene from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to assemble more than 35,000 meals. These meals are specifically intended for Iowans struggling with food insecurity,providing crucial support to local communities.
Mashal Husain, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, emphasized the event’s importance. She said, “This meal-packaging event is a vital expression of the Summit’s theme, From the Ground Up. It’s a chance for Iowans to come together and take direct action to support our neighbors in need.” The Iowa Hunger Summit aims to address food needs from a grassroots level.
Those interested in volunteering for the meal packaging event can register online.
What’s next
Following the meal packaging event, the World Food Prize Foundation and Meals From the Heartland plan to continue their partnership, exploring additional avenues to address food insecurity in Iowa and beyond.
