Host a MobilePack™ event
Through FMSC MobilePack™ events, you can engage in an impactful meal-packing experience just about anywhere. No matter your location in the United States, a MobilePack gives you the chance to instill compassion in your community and improve the lives of malnourished children around the world.
Hosting: what it takes
- Commitment to provide the funding for 100,000 MannaPack® meals.
- Recruit volunteers to pack meals at your event. Volunteer goals will be determined by your venue size and packing schedule.
- An FMSC approved venue to host the packing event in. The FMSC staff will work to approve your venue based on the following criteria:
- Minimum of 3,000 square feet of space to pack and store food (no thick carpet).
- o Parking lot with a large level area for a 53’ semi-truck to remain for duration of event or a loading dock with a dock plate.
- Clear pathway with 50" door width from truck drop-off area to packaging room (no thick carpet).
- Fully operational HVAC system.
- A potable water source for filling and an accessible drain for emptying handwashing units.
- Sinks for washing dishes, or a dishwasher.
- A working forklift.
- Events must be scheduled ideally 12 weeks prior to the event start date.
Tools for you and your team
As a MobilePack host, you become part of our team! To help you plan and share your MobilePack, we provide a MobilePack Workbook and a MobilePack Promotion Toolkit. Use these materials to jump-start your event and to keep up the momentum throughout your planning experience.
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MobilePack events around the country
MobilePack events provide a unique volunteer experience as people of all ages and walks of life join together for one cause: to feed starving children around the world.
We invite you to participate in these events by packing food or donating funds. MobilePack volunteer registration is typically available four to six weeks prior to each event's start date. Find an event near you.