The countdown is on for the first annual Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight! We need thousands of volunteers to package life-changing meals on May 4-5, at the DoubleTree Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids. This event is for everyone, age five and up. Perfect for family, friends, coworkers and teammates to serve together! Sign up through the link below. Tell a friend! #WeAreCR #beahungerfighter Also as part of the event, we'll be hosting the Hy-Vee Cup challenge on Friday evening to see which team can package two boxes the fastest! A trophy will be presented to the winning team and door prizes will be available. Learn more, through the link below! Sign up here: https://mealsfromtheheartland.org/cr-hunger-fight

We had an amazing time this weekend at the Listen For Change benefit concert! Thanks to Twisted Vine Brewery for hosting all of the great music acts. And thanks to each and every one of YOU that attended. Funds were raised and awareness was created by hundreds of volunteers, supporters and new friends and family who came to have fun and learn more about Meals from the Heartland. What an awesome night! #thankYOU #beahungerfighter Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to connect with us on upcoming events! 😎 #bettertogether

Did you know you can support the fight against hunger every time you shop online through Amazon? Shop for the same items at Amazon Smile and choose Meals from the Heartland as your charity of choice to receive a portion the proceeds. Such a simple opportunity to give and make a difference in the lives of many! At just 25 cents each, you can fund meals every time you shop! 😊 Check out Amazon Smile for details: bit.ly/AmazonSmileMealsfromtheHeartland

Because anyone and everyone can be a hunger fighter. Even from inside prison, these inmates in Mitchellville raised money to package meals! Excuse us while we tear up over here... #bettertogether #beahungerfighter #nationalvolunteermonth http://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-inmates-give-back-package-meals-for-the-hungry/19720858

We're just one week away from our Listen For Change benefit concert at Twisted Vine Brewery! Next Friday, April 13, come for the awesome bands and stay for the fun raffle prizes. All proceeds go to Meals from the Heartland and help fund meals for those in need throughout the world. 💙 Here's a taste of some of the raffle prizes you'll see next Friday: 🔹100 gift card 🔸2 dozen golf balls 🔹MFTH Teddy Bears 🔸$25 Twisted Vine Brewery gift cards 🔹Twisted Vine Brewery T-Shirts 🔸Twisted Vine Brewery Gift pack (32oz growler, sticker, pint tickets and glass) 🔹MFTH shirt, hat or koozie

Not even 10+ inches of heavy, wet snow could keep these hunger fighters away! These hearty souls from Parish Families Against Hunger in Algona, Iowa, packaged more than 131,000 meals in March. Warm hearts make great hunger fighters (even on the coldest days)! 😊❤ #thankYOUparishfamilies #bettertogether #somuchsnow

We're not exaggerating when we say we have the best volunteers, ever. We get to see compassion and hard work go hand-in-hand every week thanks to you all. And this special gift of donation boxes from our friend Dave Knau is a gift that keeps on giving. Thanks again, Dave! ❤ April is National Volunteer Month and we love a good reason to highlight our awesome volunteers. Reach out if you know someone with a special volunteer story with Meals from the Heartland - we want to hear it! #nationalvolunteermonth #bestvolunteersever #thankYOU

Spring is in the air! And our friends at West Des Moines United Methodist Church want you to be well stocked with fresh flowers. These awesome folks are sponsoring a plant sale, with all profits benefiting Meals from the Heartland! Orders must be submitted by April 8. Lots of plants to choose from! 🌺🌼🌸 #thankyouWDMUMC #bettertogether Order forms and more information can be found here: bit.ly/PlantSaleForMeals

The Final Four teams are set and so are the final days of our Sweet $16. It's not too late to join the team of generous hunger fighters! By giving $16, you are funding 80 meals, and when teams, neighborhoods and communities join in together, a whole lot of hope can be served to the hungry in Iowa and around the world. 💙 #bettertogether #sweet16 #thankYOU Donate $16 (or any amount) here: https://mealsfromtheheartland.org/make-a-donation/donate-now

Eastern Iowa hunger fighters, we need you! The first annual Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight is coming soon, and we need thousands of volunteers on May 4th and 5th to pack life-changing meals for the hungry in Iowa and around the world. Tell a friend and let's pack the house! #WeAreCR #beahungerfighter #bettertogether Learn more and sign up here: https://mealsfromtheheartland.org/cr-hunger-fight

So thankful for these friends from DaVita! Supporting the fight against hunger, complete with stylish hair nets and donations to fund the nutritious ingredients they helped package. #thankYOUdavita #bettertogether #beahungerfighter

Friendly reminder, don't forget to participate in our Sweet $16 Challenge! Now, dust off your Algebra skills: for every 16 people that donate just $16, how many meals can we fund? Out of all answers, we will draw a winner for a 👉Meals from the Heartland T-shirt!👈 on Wednesday evening, March 14! #mathskills #beahungerfighter #readyforYOU Ps. How much do meals cost? Check out www.mealsfromtheheartland.org 😉