What is a Mission of Hope Meal Pack?
Join us for a Meal Pack event to support Mission of Hope and their efforts to provide life-saving sustenance and hope to children and families in critical need in Haiti. Through meal pack events and the support of people like you, Mission of Hope is able to serve over 125,000 meals daily to children in schools and orphanages across Haiti.
Whether you attend the meal pack or not, you can make a difference! Every donation goes directly towards providing meals for children in Haiti. Each meal you pack for Haiti costs just $0.35 you can sponsor a box (216 meals) for $75, covering everything from the bulk food to transportation and delivery to communities in need. We invite you to consider making a donation to help cover this cost. The more funds raised, the more children in Haiti will have access to a daily meal at school.
Your hands can make a difference! We invite individuals of all ages—families, students, and adults alike—to join us in packing meals for those in need. Together, we can reach our goal of packing 160,000 meals! Sign up to volunteer for one of our two shifts.
Linking Arms for Kingdom Impact: Forest Hill Church, Mission of Hope, and REALL
Forest Hill Church is excited to partner once again with Mission of Hope (MOH), an organization dedicated to transforming lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the hope of Jesus Christ. Founded 27 years ago in Haiti, MOH has been serving vulnerable communities by meeting both physical and spiritual needs. Through their holistic approach, they are committed to providing food, education, healthcare, and the love of Christ to every man, woman, and child. Since 2007, Forest Hill has come alongside MOH’s mission, with Forest Hill’s Ballantyne campus being the first to champion this partnership. We are grateful to see this vision expand across all of our campuses.
In addition to partnering with MOH, Forest Hill Church is honored to continue collaborating with REALL, a local organization born out of a desire to serve those in need. Since its inception in 2019, REALL has been a vital force in the Charlotte community, empowering women to serve and meet the needs of families facing hunger and hardship. For the past three years, Forest Hill Church has collaborated with REALL on the meal pack events and other initiatives, and through our combined efforts, we are able to make a lasting Kingdom impact both locally and globally.
FAQs
Who can serve at the Meal Pack?
This is an all campus serve event designed to encourage families, Life Groups, and friends to volunteer together. When you register, you will be able to indicate if you are a part of a family, Life Group, or other affiliation. We love seeing groups build community in this way.
The meal packing event is a great way to teach children about service, teamwork, and making a difference. We welcome all ages, but suggest children be at least six years old to participate.
There are some key factors to consider to ensure a safe, positive, and productive experience for them.
- Review the meal packer description below to determine if your child is able to complete the necessary tasks.
- Make sure your child is comfortable with standing for long periods, repetitive tasks, and teamwork.
- If your child is unable to work independently to follow the instructions, you may work jointly to complete the tasks.
- Ensure your child is able to follow the safety guidelines and hygiene rules.
What are the Volunteer Opportunities?
We need approximately 275 volunteers for each two-hour meal packing session. There are various ways you can participate. You can choose your role during registration. Descriptions below will help you decide.
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- Meal Packer: Ten to twelve volunteers are needed for every table to pack meals. Volunteers will be working in an assembly-line format. Jobs include: preparing the bags to be filled; scooping rice, vitamins, dried vegetables and soy protein into the bags; weighing and adjusting the bag volume; sealing the bags, and packing the bags in boxes.
- Table Leader: One table leader is need for every packing station. Table Leaders must be at least 18 years old and able to arrive early for set-up (8:30 am) and stay late for cleaning (3:30 pm).
- Runner: Approximately ten runners are needed for each packing session. Runners play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of food supplies, packed meal boxes, and other essential materials during the meal packing event. This position requires individuals who are physically fit, comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, and able to work at a steady, and quick pace.
- Event Support: Additional volunteers will be required to assist with check-in, greet and direct individuals, set up and maintain hydration stations, and other designated tasks. Event support volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to show up early.
How else can I support this event?
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- You can help by spreading the word to recruit volunteers.
- In addition to volunteering, you can support us by donating to cover the cost of meals. Every meal costs $.35. Our goal is to pack 160,000 which will cost $56,000. You may visit this website to contribute: https://missionofhope.com/project/fhcreall-meal-packing-event-2025
- Pray that the event will make a great impact for the people in Haiti. Pray for the volunteers and leaders organizing the event. Pray that hearts will be touched, and lives will be changed by serving the Kingdom of God in this way.
- You can choose to partner with Team Hope to provide food to the most vulnerable in Haiti or the Dominican Republic. You can support a child or family for an entire year for as low as $10 per month. Participants will hear more about this opportunity from the Mission of Hope team during the event.
What if my question hasn't been answered?
For the full list of FAQs, check here.
More Questions?
Contact us! mealpack@foresthill.org