FILL THE FREEZER

Help plate meals ahead of time—as a group or on your own.

Your time today helps ensure seniors in Kent and Allegan Counties continue to receive nutritious meals during our upcoming kitchen renovation.

Make a Difference as a group

Bring your team, office, or community group now through the end of May 2026

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Make a Difference as an individual

Make a difference, one shift at a time now through the end of May 2026

Monday

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Friday

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

2,801+

Home Delivered Meal Program clients served

700+

Meals delivered on our busiest day each week

5,000+

Miles driven each week to deliver meals

What is FILL THE FREEZER?

At the beginning of June 2026, our kitchen will be under renovation as we transform the space to create a modern, purpose-built kitchen that will allow us to cook, plate, and distribute even more nutritious meals for seniors in Kent and Allegan Counties.

From now until May 29, 2026 we need additional help to FILL OUR FREEZERS from groups and individuals as we prep and plate meals before our kitchen temporarily closes. This volunteer push is vital. With your help, we can fill our freezers now to ensure that every senior who depends on Home Delivered Meals continues receiving them without interruption.

Help us FILL THE FREEZER today!

What do I need to know?

If you are looking for a fun volunteer experience, come chill with us! Plating meals for seniors in your community will help fill your heart. Your time here will include a tour of our operations, a short training video on food safety, getting food safety ready, and around 2 hours on your feet in the kitchen to help plate and portion meals.

Help FILL THE FREEZER by preparing and packaging meals in our kitchen. With a production of over 2,500 meals per day, this is a great way to make a difference in our community!

  • Group opportunities: Tuesday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 pm. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Individual opportunities: Monday & Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Minimum age: Ages 13-17 are welcome with an adult, 18+ can volunteer without adult supervision

This opportunity takes place at our Grandville location, 2900 Wilson Ave SW, Suite 500, Grandville, MI 49418.

Our volunteer groups have included everything from companies to classes, small groups, and more. We can accommodate groups of up to 20 individuals. All group participants must be at least 13 years of age.

For your safety, please wear shirts with sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. For food safety, please remove jewelry like smart watches, bracelets, and rings with raised embellishments (unless it’s a simple band).

Even if you can’t volunteer on the kitchen crew, there are still plenty of ways to volunteer

Freeze a Little Time to Volunteer — FILL THE FREEZER today!