Want to Join Others in Loudoun Helping Feed Thousands?

Volunteers are needed Oct. 26 to help local houses of worship and other organizations feed thousands around the world.

During an event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, meal packages will be assembled through the Stop Hunger Now program. Volunteers are needed to help assemble about 30,000 meals during the four-hour packaging marathon.

Each package serves a family of six; in some cases it could be the family’s only meal that day. The meals are designed to store and ship easily, and have a two-year shelf life. Stop Hunger Now distributes the meals as needed for school feeding programs and crisis relief.

A few hours of time on one day, or a donation, could make a huge difference for someone in the world.

How to help: 

• Volunteer for the Oct. 26 packaging event. All ages are welcome. Bring your entire group or organization. To volunteer, please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0B4CABAE2BA64-stop, call Harmony Church at (540) 338-2937 or visit www.harmonyva.org.
• Donate to the cause. It costs $7,500 to package 30,000 meals. That’s only 25¢ per meal, but the money must be raised. To donate, please make checks payable to Harmony UMC with a notation to Stop Hunger Now and mail to:
            Harmony Church
            380 East Colonial Hwy
            Hamilton, VA 20158
            (540) 338-2937

Stop Hunger Now, established in 1998, is a Raleigh, NC-based, international hunger relief organization that has provided more than 37 million meals to those in need around the world. Learn more at www.stophungernow.org.