General requirements for hosting MobilePackTM events:
- All events must have at least 500 volunteers. To view volunteer age requirements, click here.
- A minimum of 100,000 meals must be packed during the event.
- Groups must commit to making a donation to pay for the meals packed. Each meal costs 19 cents to produce, so the minimum event cost is $19,000.* While event hosts cannot charge volunteers to attend packing sessions, we are happy to equip sites with fundraising resources and ideas.
Logistical requirements for MobilePackTM events:
- Forklift
- Loading dock with a dock plate or a parking lot with a large level area for a 53’ semi-truck to unload
- Clear pathway with 50” door width from truck drop-off area to packaging room (no thick carpet)
- 1,300 square feet of space to pack and store food (minimum, no thick carpet)
- Sinks for washing dishes or dishwasher
- Events must be scheduled at least 6 weeks prior to event start date
- Other requirements will be determined after speaking with FMSC staff
MobilePack Logistics video:
*MobilePack Events booked on or before March 31, 2010, will maintain a $17,000 minimum event cost.