Meals of Hope

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Meals of Hope A hands on approach to combat hunger in your community by bringing a meal packing event. We are a volunteer driven organization. Meals cost $0.28 per meal.

Since 2007, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers annually who come together and package food. We set up production lines where volunteers come together and package our five different meals. We ask participants to make a donation to cover the cost of what they pack. We are also the largest food pantry provider in Collier County. We feed more than 600 families every week. Families are welcome to receive food from one of our 3 locations. On Mondays we are at Lely Presbyterian Church on St. Andrews Blvd. from 3:30-5:30. On Tuesdays we are at the Greater Naples YMCA off of Pine Ridge Road from 3:30-5:30. On Thursdays, we are at the Golden Gate Library parking lot from 2:00-4:00. Our food pantries provide families with shelf stable items, fresh produce, and hygiene products.

This is what hope looks like over time. For six years, Florida Realtors YPN and Florida Realtors have helped pack meals ...
10/21/2026

This is what hope looks like over time. For six years, Florida Realtors YPN and Florida Realtors have helped pack meals for children across Central Florida, with nearly 250,000 Meals of Hope meals packed to date.

We’re thankful for the volunteers who keep coming back, the community that keeps growing, and the hearts that make this work possible.

Want to pack meals with us? Visit mealsofhope.org to learn more.

Meals of Hope founder and CEO Steve Popper recently accepted a $5,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundat...
10/19/2026

Meals of Hope founder and CEO Steve Popper recently accepted a $5,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.

It was part of Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 19, when Sprouts stores in 26 states presented grants to more than 550 nonprofits at the same time. Their focus on nutrition access lines up closely with our work, and we're thankful to have them in our corner.

Thank you to the team at our local Sprouts Farmers Market for a great morning.

What a wonderful day! Today, Meals of Hope hosted its first-ever Community Wellness Fair, and we are so grateful to ever...
10/18/2026

What a wonderful day! Today, Meals of Hope hosted its first-ever Community Wellness Fair, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partners, volunteers, and sponsors who gave their time, shared their services, and helped make this day special. And thank you to the nearly 200 families and neighbors who joined us and took advantage of the free services and resources available! 💜 We loved welcoming you!

At Meals of Hope, we believe that caring for our community goes beyond food. It’s about supporting the health, well-being, and everyday needs of our neighbors. Today showed how much of a difference we can make when we bring valuable resources and caring people together to support our neighbors.

Special thanks to Suncoast Credit Union for sponsoring this event and to all our partners who made it possible!

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Healthcare Network Healthy Start of Southwest Florida UF Dentistry Collier County Outreach Program Naples Woman's Club University Of Miami Bascom Palmer Hospital Collier Community Foundation Collier CARES Naples Children Foundation Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition of Collier County

Looking for a fun night out that makes a massive local impact? 🙌 Join the Rotary Club of Naples for an incredible evenin...
10/16/2026

Looking for a fun night out that makes a massive local impact? 🙌 Join the Rotary Club of Naples for an incredible evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising! They are fundraising vital funds to support Meals of Hope and other amazing non-profits right here in our community. Let’s party with a purpose! 🍷✨

🔗Tickets and event details at https://hallowinenaples.com

13,824 meals packed and one very successful day of service! A big thank you to the students from Champions For Learning ...
10/16/2026

13,824 meals packed and one very successful day of service! A big thank you to the students from Champions For Learning who recently spent the day volunteering with Meals of Hope. Their goal was 10,000 meals, and they went above and beyond.

We’re so grateful for their hard work, positive energy, and heart for helping our community! ❤️

Join us this Saturday!
10/16/2026

Join us this Saturday!

Meals of Hope hosts wellness fair with free food Oct. 17 See link below ⬇️

📸 Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida

Registration for Holidays Without Hunger 2026 is officially open. On Saturday, December 19, volunteers of all ages will ...
10/15/2026

Registration for Holidays Without Hunger 2026 is officially open. On Saturday, December 19, volunteers of all ages will gather at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers to pack 500,000 meals for families across Southwest Florida, and every one of those meals will reach people through our 120+ partner agencies in the region.

Last year's event filled up fast, so if you're bringing coworkers, your church group, your team, or the whole family, now is the time to save your spots.

Register at holidayswithouthunger.org

Want your company's name on the stations? Sponsorships start at $1,000 and fund 2,500 meals. Email [email protected] for details.

This Saturday, Meals of Hope hosts its very first Community Wellness Fair, and every single service on site is free! 🎉Br...
10/14/2026

This Saturday, Meals of Hope hosts its very first Community Wellness Fair, and every single service on site is free! 🎉

Bring the whole family for health screenings, flu vaccines, and dental and vision checks. While you're here, you can also get practical tips on safe sleep, swim safety, parenting, and stretching your budget further, all in one morning and all in one place.

When money gets tight, checkups are often the first thing families skip. On Saturday, that care comes right to Meals of Hope, where many of our neighbors already visit for food. Thank you to our sponsor Suncoast Credit Union and all of our partners for making it possible!

📍 Meals of Hope, 4176 Mercantile Ave., Naples
🗓 Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📞 Questions? Call 239-596-8990

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Suncoast Credit Union Healthcare Network UF College of Dentistry University Of Miami Bascom Palmer Hospital NCH Healthcare System Healthy Start of Southwest Florida

Free food distributions are happening every Thursday at Center Point Community Church. 💚 Meals of Hope is proud to partn...
10/14/2026

Free food distributions are happening every Thursday at Center Point Community Church. 💚 Meals of Hope is proud to partner with Center Point Community Church to help more Naples families access the food they need each week.

📍 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34105
🕘 Thursdays, 9–11am

A single event like this can pack tens of thousands of meals in one afternoon. That's what happens when a business, scho...
10/11/2026

A single event like this can pack tens of thousands of meals in one afternoon. That's what happens when a business, school, or congregation decides to turn a team day into a hunger relief effort. Meals of Hope brings the logistics. Your group brings the hands.

Want to host one? Send us a message and we'll build the plan.

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4176 Mercantile Avenue
Naples, FL
34104

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+12395968990

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