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Our packing sites are open with COVID safety measures in place (see below). MobilePack™ events have also restarted across the US as demand and staffing allow.

Find available volunteer times for you and your friends, family, business, school, church and more! Help turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.


COVID-19 Safety Measures

Our sites are open and we're working diligently to make our sites as safe as possible. While COVID safety guidelines may vary from state to state where we operate, we will continue to follow CDC guidelines for operations across all packing locations. Before registering for a shift, please review these safety measures:

(Note: The list here is a summary. View detailed safety measures by clicking the links below or scrolling to the bottom of the page.

  • If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or if you/anyone household is awaiting COVID test results please stay home.
  • All volunteers are expected to follow CDC guidelines related to masks. Masks are strongly recommended for all staff and volunteers regardless of vaccination status. FMSC will not request proof of vaccination and trusts its volunteers and staff to make decisions that will best support the health and safety of its staff and volunteers alike. Please note that masking policies are subject to change by site as required by local regulations. Learn more about masks
  • All volunteers will go through a verbal symptom screening. Learn more about screenings
  • FMSC will still practice social distancing and our increased disinfecting and COVID related cleaning protocols.
  • Volunteer group size is currently limited to accommodate social distancing requirements. Learn more about groups
  • A reservation is required to pack. No walk-ins are accepted
  • View additional COVID-19 related information

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Although fundraising is not required, we do ask each volunteer to prayerfully consider making a donation (cash, check or credit card) when you pack. Donate online or visit our fundraising ideas list.

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Full COVID-19 Safety Measures

If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or if you/anyone household is awaiting COVID test results please stay home.

Masks

  • Per CDC guidelines, masks are strongly encouraged for all staff and volunteers regardless of vaccination status. FMSC will not request proof of vaccination status and trusts our volunteers and staff alike to make decisions that will best support the health and safety of its staff and volunteers alike. Masking policies are subject to change as required by local regulations. Please note:
    • Based on the executive order for Dallas County effective 8/12/2021, all volunteers and employees at our Richardson, TX site will be required to wear facemasks regardless of vaccination status.
    • Based on the statewide mandate for Illinois effective 8/30/2021, all volunteers and employees at our Illinois sites will be required to wear facemasks regardless of vaccination status.
  • Please note that acceptable masks include multi-layer cloth, non-medical disposable, or N95. All masks must fit snugly and completely cover your nose and mouth.
  • Please note that plastic face shields worn alone, neck gaiters, and bandanas are not acceptable. A mask with a face shield is acceptable.

Symptom Screening

  • All volunteers will go through a verbal symptom screening.
  • Symptom screening will require all volunteers answering “No” to the following questions
    1. Are you currently experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19?
    2. Within the past 14 days, have you been in close contact* with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or anyone who has symptoms consistent with COVID-19?
      *Close contact: Being within 6 feet or less of an infected individual for a cumulative period of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period
    3. Are you isolating or quarantining because you may have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 or are worried that you may have COVID-19?
    4. Are you awaiting COVID-19 test results?

Information for Groups

  • Volunteer capacity is currently limited in order to comply with social distancing guidelines.
  • Groups will be socially distanced from other groups, but will not be socially distanced within groups.
  • Depending on group size, your group may be split into subgroups. Subgroups will be socially distanced from each other, but we will do our best to keep their packing stations as close to each other as possible.
  • If you or anyone in your group develops symptoms while packing, you and your entire group will be asked to leave immediately.

Additional Information

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and shop FMSC MarketPlace™.  If there is a line at the door, please wait until those in line have entered the building to help respect social distancing requirements
  • The packing setup has been changed to accommodate social distancing.
  • Please be aware of local government restrictions for your area, especially pertaining to travel.

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