Rotary Club seeks volunteers for Stop Hunger Now event
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| Volunteers package meals |
The Rotary Club of Annandale invites the public to take part in the Stop
Hunger Now event, a fun way to help the needy.
Hunger Now event, a fun way to help the needy.
It’s April 16. 9 a.m.-noon., at the Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike. Participants will work in teams to fill
plastic bags with dried food and vitamins that will be distributed to the needy across the world by the the Stop Hunger Now organization.
plastic bags with dried food and vitamins that will be distributed to the needy across the world by the the Stop Hunger Now organization.
“It is an immensely fun, hands-on and rewarding experience
for anyone of any age,” says Annandale Rotary Club President Bob Kahane. You
don’t have to register; just show up and participate.
The Stop Hunger Now organization engages volunteers from corporations, schools, civic groups, and
faith-based institutions in the effort to eradicate hunger. This year they will
package 45 million meals and ship over $9 million in donated aid, mainly
vitamins and medical supplies, to dozens of countries.
faith-based institutions in the effort to eradicate hunger. This year they will
package 45 million meals and ship over $9 million in donated aid, mainly
vitamins and medical supplies, to dozens of countries.
The Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary clubs received grants from the Rotary district, and each club donated additional
funds to purchase food and packaging materials.
funds to purchase food and packaging materials.
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Scout Troop 150 is also supporting this event. Hope to see many of our community participating. It's a great opportunity to earn community service hours too!