Weiler employees and community volunteers came together on November 5 to help fight hunger across Iowa, packaging 21,600 meals for Meals from the Heartland.
A total of 97 volunteers participated in the effort, surpassing the original goal of 20,000 meals. The packaged meals will remain in Iowa and provide enough food to feed 83 children for an entire year.
The November 5 event adds to Weiler’s ongoing commitment to fighting hunger. To date, the company has helped package a total of 121,864 meals through its efforts with Meals from the Heartland.
Organizers expressed their appreciation to everyone who donated their time and energy to make the event a success.
The partnership highlights the impact volunteers can make when they come together to support families and children facing food insecurity throughout Iowa.
Source: Weiler and Meals from the Heartland.
