Destin, Florida- On August 3, 2024, Mission of Hope hosted the 6th annual “Hope for Hungry” Meal Pack event at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. The goal was to pack 280,000 meals. That goal was exceeded, as a total of 315,000 meals were packed to send to the most vulnerable in Haiti. The meals were packed with the help of 1,100+ volunteers, ranging from 5 months to 92 years old. Thanks to everyone who participated, donated, and helped pack meals for those in need in Haiti.

In 2015, 8-year-old Bryson, inspired by his second mission trip to Haiti with Mission of Hope , felt called to help children facing severe starvation. Upon returning, he asked his parents to organize a food packing event to support Haiti’s hunger crisis . His initiative reflects a deep commitment to addressing their urgent needs for food, clothing, and education. The first Destin Meal Pack event was hosted in 2019, where 22,000 meals were packed. That number has only increased over time with the help of Bryson and the greater Destin area, and this annual event has now surpassed 1.3 million meals packed in total.

Mission of Hope Meal Packing events procure the bulk food, transport the food to the event location, provide all packing equipment, and secure shipping to Haiti. The host is responsible for raising funds, recruiting volunteers, reserving the event location, and providing tables and extension cords.

If you want to host a Meal Packing event, please visit https://missionofhope.com/meal-packing . Hosting a meal pack is a local event with a global impact, and anyone can help.