KIDS AGAINST HUNGER Celebrates Our 1 Millionth Meal!
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KIDS AGAINST HUNGER Celebrates Our 1 Millionth Meal!

80,000 Meals Collated for Earthquake Victims
in Syria and Turkey

over 300 volunteers joined together at the first in-person Kids Against Hunger in 3 years on Saturday, February 25th at the Community House in Winnetka. The Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club, The Community House in Winnetka and the Volunteer Center once again teamed up to sponsor this popular community event that is always an inspiring opportunity for individuals, friends, families and community groups to come together and feed people in need.

This year Kids Against Hunger partnered with international rescue organization Convoy of Hope to ship a total of 100,000 meals to Turkey to feed victims of the devastating earthquake.

By the end of our event on the 25th had packed and shipped our
ONE MILLIONTH MEAL overseas to starving people in need!

To find out more about KIDS AGAINST HUNGER Click Here.

To find out more about CONVOY OF HOPE Click Here.

Questions? Contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteercenterhelps.org
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Kids Against Hunger 2019 Exceeds Goal, Producing 100,440 Meals for the Hungry



2019 Kids Against Hunger Another Successful Event

On Saturday, March 16, hundreds of people came together to package an additional 440 meals over the planned 100,000 nutritious meals at this year’s Kids Against Hunger event in Winnetka. Volunteers filled bags with nutritious ingredients, then helped prepare to ship them to hungry families in Nicaragua, many of whom count on this as their only meal of the day.

This is always a fun and meaningful service project for families, individuals, and faith-based or school groups of all ages and abilities.

The Volunteer Center has proudly partnered with The Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield and The Winnetka Community House to put this event on for 8 years. Volunteers from all over the North Shore and Metro Chicago participate annually.
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Almost 450 Volunteers Helped Pack 100,000 Nutritious Meals at Kids Against Hunger in March

Kids Against Hunger is one of the North Shore’s favorite community events that helps feed hungry people in Nicaragua and Local Food Pantries.

The Event: Kids Against Hunger

The Date:  March 17th, from 8:30-4

The Location: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka

Questions?  Call The Volunteer Center at 847-441-7665 or email info@volunteercenterhelps.org
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Hundreds of Dedicated Volunteers Helped Feed 100,000 Starving People in Nicaragua at Kids Against Hunger 2017

The Volunteer Center, Winnetka-Northfield Rotary and Winnetka Community House sponsored this terrific annual event that makes a significant difference globally in the fight against hunger.

Almost 500 dedicated volunteers came together to achieve our goal of 100,000 nutritious meals for starving children and their families in Nicaragua.  Many thanks to everyone from our community who turned out to support this fun local tradition.

Kids Against Hunger is a great group service project for your family, friends, community or school group!  We will do it again next year so plan ahead and watch this website for announcements.

Questions?  Contact the Volunteer Center at info@volunteercenterhelps.org.  Or call us at 847-441-7665.

 

 

 

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Mark Your Calendar for VC 2022-23 Days of Service — and Watch for More Details to Come!
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Mark Your Calendar for VC 2022-23 Days of Service — and Watch for More Details to Come!

9-11 DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE

Sunday, September 11, 2022:  In honor of the heroes of 9-11, drop off PURCHASED baked goods (home baked not allowed), cards and games, personal notes, etc. to your local fire and police departments to thank them for their service.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

Saturday, October 22, 2022:  Donate gently used and new goods to benefit over a dozen community nonprofits. 

THANKSGIVING MORNING “SHARE YOUR BOUNTY” EVENT

Thursday, November 24, 2022:  Donate food to families at the Good News Partners low-income and subsidized housing in Rogers Park.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE

Monday, January 16, 2023:  Participate in many different service projects in support of multiple area nonprofits.

KIDS AGAINST HUNGER

February 25, 2023:  Bring your whole family or service group to pack nutritious meals for over 100,000 starving Nicaraguans.  

EARTH DAY

April, 2023 (Date and Location TBD): Join us for projects like weeding, planting, clearing natural habitats and generally cleaning up the environment in support of Earth Day.

PAPER SHREDDING EVENTS

Dates and Locations TBD:  Several times a year the VC and New Trier Township will sponsor what have become popular drive-through document shredding events.  These are free to the community.

PLUS…

2023 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION

Spring, 2023 (exact date to be determined):  Join the Volunteer Center at this lively event and help us pay tribute to outstanding volunteers who have made a significant difference in our community.