Agri-Meals for Change
Monday, January 19, 2026 • 8:00AM - 2:00PM
VSU Multipurpose Center
20809 2nd Avenue Petersburg, Va 23803
AgriMeal for Change Packaging Event
The AgriMeal for Change Packaging Event unites community members, organizations, and volunteers to support food security by packaging and distributing nutritious, shelf-stable meals for individuals and families in need. With a dedicated team of 200 volunteers, this event goes beyond meal preparation—it fosters community building, provides hands-on education, and strengthens service-oriented partnerships. Together, volunteers will produce thousands of healthy meals in a short period of time, delivering meaningful impact to local food banks, shelters, and households experiencing food shortages.
Event Schedule – January 19, 2025
• 8:00 AM – Arrival to check sealers, scales, and set up music
• 8:30 AM – Table captains (20) and table runners (10–12) arrive
• 8:30–9:00 AM – Event overview with all leads
• 9:00–9:30 AM – Table captain and table runner training
• 9:45 AM – Lead volunteers prepare stations
• 10:00–11:30 AM – First packaging shift • 12:00–1:30 PM – Second packaging shift
• Post-Event – Volunteers bring one item from their station to the tear-down area; cleanup completed within one hour
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