Deliver Hope, Together: Join Us for Light Orlando’s 4th Annual Hunger Project: One Million Meal Build!
- Amanda Selby
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
For the fourth year in a row, we're inviting you to be part of something big. Like, one million meals big.
On Saturday, August 22nd, Light Orlando will host our 4th Annual Hunger Project: One Million Meal Build, and we need the help of our amazing Central Florida volunteers!
What is The Hunger Project?
The Hunger Project: One Million Meal Build is more than a food drive. It’s a powerful, one-day initiative where our community comes together to fight food insecurity in a big way. With the help of hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life, we’ll pack 1,000,000 meals in just a few hours; meals that will go directly over 75 local charities and organizations serving families in need across Central Florida!
When & Where?
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Event runs from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Central Florida Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
There are two volunteer shifts available:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Want to make double the impact? Sign up for both shifts and be a part of something unforgettable from start to finish.
What Will Volunteers Do?
Whether you come as an individual, a family, a team, or a church group, there's something for everyone:
Assemble veggie pasta meals in teams
Box over 5,500 cases of food
Load completed meals into vehicles for our 75+ charity partners
Assist with event clean-up
Bring joy, energy, and HOPE to the whole experience!
We’re also encouraging volunteers to bring shelf-stable protein donations to go along with the meals we’ll be packing- think canned tuna, chicken, beef, or like proteins! Every little bit helps feed our neighbors in need.
Why It Matters
Food insecurity continues to impact thousands of families in Central Florida.
As Troy Wright, Program Officer with Light Orlando, emphasized, “Hunger does not discriminate. We all likely know someone struggling with food insecurity. However, populations that are already vulnerable and disadvantaged are at the greatest risk of being impacted by rising inflation and increased food costs.”
This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the Central Florida Community. This is how we Deliver Hope, Together.
An America 250 Service Project!
Did you know? In partnership with U.S. Hunger, our Light Orlando Hunger Project: One Million Meal Build is proud to be part of America250’s America Gives celebration!
America Gives is a nationwide initiative from America250 designed to inspire volunteerism, acts of kindness, and charitable giving as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The initiative encourages communities across the country to serve together and create a lasting impact through meaningful action.
PLUS this year, when you join us at the Hunger Project, you’ll receive a special edition America 250 Light Orlando volunteer T-shirt!
Ready to Add Your Light?
TIP: Make sure to click “List All Dates” to choose your shift(s) and secure your spot!
Let’s make this year our biggest and brightest yet.
Remember, as individuals, we can shine bright, but when we work TOGETHER we can shine a light so bright the WORLD can see it.
Want to Learn more?
To read about last year’s project and the amazing results, click here.
To view the gallery from last year’s project, click here.