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.

05/28/2026

Hunger affects communities everywhere, but so can hope. World Hunger Day is a reminder that real change starts with those who care. If you’re ready to make an impact in your community, there’s a place for you here. 👉 https://mealsofhope.org/get-involved/

05/27/2026

Looking for volunteer hours this summer? We need you! Meals of Hope is seeking volunteers to help support our Wednesday food distributions at Emmanuel Community Park in Naples.

Location: 2770 Oil Well Rd, Naples, FL 34120

Volunteer timeslots:
• 11:30am-4:00pm: Help with setup, distribution, and cleanup
• 2:00pm-4:00pm: Help with distribution and cleanup, when extra support is needed most

Cool drinks are provided, and students looking for volunteer hours are welcome!

Sign up through the VOME Volunteer App or simply show up at the volunteer arrival time. https://www.vomevolunteer.com/opportunity-board/meals-of-hope/emmanuel-community-park/a1329ad5-b56d-4b30-aa8a-579aca648fc6

05/26/2026

Across the country, millions of families are facing food insecurity, but local action can make a real difference. A Meals of Hope meal-packing event brings your community together to pack meals that stay local and support working families, children, seniors, and veterans.

Learn more about hosting a meal-packing event 👉 https://mealsofhope.org/get-involved/

05/24/2026

It takes people who show up. ❤️ Volunteer with us or host a meal-packing event with your group and help build a hunger-free community.

05/22/2026

Help us wish Frank Ductant a happy three-year work anniversary! 👏

Frank is an essential part of our team and plays a key role in supporting our SWFL Food Pantry distributions. He consistently goes above and beyond to serve our neighbors with care while building strong, positive relationships with volunteers and staff.

We are so grateful for his hard work, reliability, and willingness to step in wherever he’s needed. His impact is felt across our organization every day. One of our favorite things about Frank is the friendly smile he brings wherever he goes! 😊

Happy anniversary, Frank! We truly appreciate all that you do.

05/19/2026

Hope is on the way, one packed box at a time. A Meals of Hope meal packing event brings schools, churches, businesses, and local groups together to pack nutritious meals that stay in the community and support families who need them most. Find out how to get started 👉 https://mealsofhope.org/get-involved/

05/15/2026

Our first-ever Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was filled with so much joy, gratitude, and celebration. 💛

This year’s “Heroes” theme was inspired by the people who make Meals of Hope possible every day: our volunteers. They step in wherever they’re needed, serve families with compassion, and give their time to help fight hunger in our community. To us, that makes them heroes.

It was such a meaningful experience to gather together, share a meal, recognize years of service, and celebrate the people whose hands and hearts are behind so much of the impact Meals of Hope creates. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!

05/13/2026

We’re grateful to United Way of Collier and the Keys for awarding Meals of Hope a $10,000 grant to support our Mobile and Choice Food Pantry program in Collier County!

This funding will help provide food for families served through our Lely Presbyterian Church pantry location, supporting hundreds of working households each week and helps ensure families facing food insecurity continue to have access to reliable groceries. ❤️

05/12/2026

Happy Birthday to Matt, our incredible Director of Operations at Meals of Hope Ohio! 🎉

Matt’s journey with Meals of Hope is truly inspiring. He began as a driver and quickly grew into a leadership role as Warehouse Manager in Naples, supporting both warehouse and pantry operations while helping manage logistics for meal packing events across Florida and throughout the United States.

His dedication, leadership, and commitment played a vital role during a period of tremendous growth for Meals of Hope and our expanding impact nationwide.

When the opportunity arose to relocate and lead operations outside of Florida, Matt embraced the challenge without hesitation.

Almost four years ago, Matt took on the adventure of becoming Director of Operations at our Dayton, Ohio warehouse. Since then, alongside his incredible team, he has overseen operations, shipping, and logistics for meal packing events across the country, helping bring communities together in the fight against hunger.

Matt, thank you for everything you do for Meals of Hope and the communities we serve. We are so proud to have you on our team. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and an amazing year ahead! 🎂🎈

05/11/2026

Over 20 schools. Nearly 400 students. 185,328 meals packed.

The Food Bowl Competition brought together Collier County students who showed up ready to make a difference in the fight against hunger. They didn't just meet the goal of 175,000 meals. They crushed it. 💪

Congratulations to the National Honor Society of St. John Neumann Catholic High School for taking home the win, and to every student who spent their day packing meals that will feed families right here in our community.

This is what happens when young people learn the value of showing up for their neighbors. Thank you to Naples Children's Foundation for making this possible through their generous NCF grant, and to every school and student who proved that giving back starts early.

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Address

4176 Mercantile Avenue
Naples, FL
34104

Telephone

+12395968990

Website

http://www.mealsofhope.org/

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