Volunteers needed for Million Meal Pack event

Posted on August 12, 2024

The Million Meal Pack event, sponsored by State Farm, US Hunger, and Illinois State University, will be held from 8:30am to 6pm on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at ISU’s CEFCU Arena, located at 232 W College Avenue, Normal, Illinois.

This event will requires approximately 5,000 volunteers working alongside each other to pack and assemble one million meals that will be distributed throughout McLean County to help feed people struggling with food insecurity.

The Midwest Food Bank will serve as a major distribution hub. These meals will remain local.

CLICK HERE to pick your volunteer shift times and commit to help!

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