Buhler Mennonite Church seeks volunteers to package 50,000 meals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church is recruiting volunteers to package 50,000 meals for local families struggling with food insecurity during a community service event Dec. 6 at Sand Hills Event Center, 4601 N. Plum St., Hutchinson.

The church needs volunteers ages 7 to 147 for two shifts at the event center, 4601 N. Plum St. The first shift runs 9 to 11 a.m., with arrival at 8:45 a.m. The second shift runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with arrival at 10:45 a.m. Volunteers may work one or both shifts.

No previous experience is required, and job orientation will be provided on-site.

"What a great way to give of your time during the Holiday season to help local households who struggle to put food on the table," organizers said in the event announcement.

Interested volunteers can register online at signupgenius.com or contact the church at 620-543-2733 or bmcpastor@gmail.com.

The event is organized through Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on hunger relief. Additional information about participating organizations is available at outreachprogram.org, buhlerchurch.com and ideatek.com/community-investment.