Join us in turning hunger into hope!
November 5-9
This year, we celebrate 20+ million meals packed at NMC!
2024 Packing Schedule
Sign up for a shift on the Grand Hall or email FMSC@nmc.church.
Tuesday, November 5
6:30 - 8:30 PM FULL
Wednesday, November 6
9:00 - 11:00 AM FULL
5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Thursday, November 7
9:00 - 11:00 AM FULL
1:00 - 3:00 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Friday, November 8
12:00 - 2:00 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
9:00 - 11:00 PM (Student Ministries Shift)
Saturday, November 9
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Wednesday, November 6
5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Thursday, November 7
1:00 - 3:00 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Friday, November 8
12:00 - 2:00 PM
6:30 - 8:30 PM
9:00 - 11:00 PM (Student Ministries Shift)
Saturday, November 9
9:30 - 11:30 AM
FAQs
Check out the tables in the Grand Hall to sign up for a packing shift. Not able to sign up in person? Call the NMC Office at (574) 773-7773 or email FMSC@nmc.church to reserve your spot.
Yes! Invite your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, or small group to sign up for a packing shift with you. The sign-up sheets in the Grand Hall include instructions for how to volunteer with a group, so you can pack at the same station.
Absolutely! The minimum age for volunteers is 5-years-old. Please follow these age guidelines:
- Kindergarten-2nd grade: 1 student to 1 adult
- 3rd-6th grade: 3 students to 1 adult
- 7th-9th grade: 4 students to 1 adult
- 10th-12th grade: 5 students to 1 adult
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift for registration. Park on the north side of the NMC building, and come in Entrance D (Grand Hall entrance).
You'll be greeted by friendly volunteers and staff to help you check-in and give you a cool hair net to wear while you pack.
Make sure you wear closed-toe shoes, and leave your jewelry/valuables at home (you'll be asked to remove any jewelry before packing). Other than that, just dress comfortably!
Yes! You can be part of our labeling crew and put FMSC stickers on each bag before it's filled with food. This is a vital step to the packing process, and you can sit while doing it.
If you're allergic to soy, unfortunately, you won't be able to pack with teams in the gym for your safety. BUT we'd love to have join the labeling crew for your shift and help us put FMSC labels on each bag before it's filled with food. This is a vital step to the packing process in an allergen-free zone!
We're looking for people who love FMSC and are interested in working behind-the-scenes to make the week run smoothly. From helping with set up/tear down, registration, warehouse, packing supervisors, and food, each logistics team volunteer plays an important role in making our FMSC event a success! Interested? Fill out this form to apply today.
Have additional questions? Email FMSC@nmc.church.
Let's Give It All Away!
November 3
On Sunday, November 3, all undesignated offerings will be given towards food insecurity, missions, and outreach needs including:
- Covering the cost of one million meals packed with Feed My Starving Children.
- Blessing local and regional food pantries.
- Supporting our key global partners with funds for food.
- Missions and outreach projects.