Get ready for the upcoming annual Meal Packing Event! Last year, an impressive team of over 300 volunteers packed 70,000 meals in just two hours, surpassing our goal of 60,000 meals. All meals were donated to Fayetteville Urban Ministry and Catholic Charities.
This year, the United Way of Cumberland County aims to pack 70,000 meal packets, and we are thrilled to announce that all volunteer spots have been filled! If you missed the chance to sign up, you can still make a difference by donating to the Feeding Cumberland County Fund or the Second Harvest Food Bank's Backpack Buddies Program. We encourage everyone to bring their donations to the Crown during our Meal Packing event. For more information, please click the links below.
- Click here to donate to the Feeding Cumberland County Fund.
- Learn more about the Second Harvest Food Bank's Children's Backpack Program.
- Click here to see the donation Wish List
The meals packed during the event will be distributed to several local non-profits, including:
- Alms House Hope Mills
- Armed Services YMCA
- Catholic Charities
- Falcon's Children Home
- Fayetteville Urban Ministry
- Operations Blessings
- Spring Lake Family Support Services
While many of us are fortunate to know where our next meal is coming from, it's important to recognize that many in our community are not as lucky. On August 22nd, we will use our lunch hour to help those in need. Together, we can make a significant impact and provide much-needed assistance to our neighbors.
The United Way campaign is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Cumberland County. This year, we are excited to launch the campaign by uniting community leaders and CEOs under the powerful theme of "Creating a Culture of Care." This theme embodies our commitment to fostering positive change and compassion in our community. Join us in making a tangible difference and showing that together, we can build a supportive and caring environment for all.
To learn more about the Creating a Culture of Care initiative, click here.
We can’t wait to see you! If you have additional questions, contact Ashlee Pearson at (910) 483-1179 ext. 225 or development@unitedway-cc.org.
Event Details
- Date: August 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Crown Expo Center, 1960 Coliseum Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28306
Awards and Recognition:
- Best Team T-Shirt Award: Show off your team spirit and creativity with the chance to win the Best Team T-Shirt Award. Get ready to impress!
- Most Meals Packed Award: Put your packing skills to the test for a chance to win the Most Meals Packed Award.
- Meal Packing Challenge Awards: Teams that raise the most funds for the Meal Packing Challenge will be recognized with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.
Meal Packing Challenge: The Meal Packing Challenge is a peer-to-peer fundraising competition aimed at raising funds to provide nutritious meals for individuals and families in need in Cumberland County. As a participant in the event, you have the opportunity to make a real difference and help those in our community who are facing food insecurity.
To get involved with this challenge, click here.
Our 2024 Meal Packing Sponsors!