Meals of Hope

2026 Meals of Hope Day of Service, a community-wide meal-packing event dedicated to fighting hunger in the Surprise area.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Ottawa University – Faith Arena Lobby
14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, AZ

Volunteers will work together to pour ingredients, seal and label meal bags, and box completed meals for distribution through the Valley View Community Food Bank. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to help.

The meals are specially formulated with essential vitamins, minerals, and protein to help supplement an unbalanced diet. This year's goal is to pack 25,000 nutritious meals, all of which will remain in the Surprise community to benefit individuals and families facing food insecurity.

The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West, which is also raising $8,750 to cover the cost of meal ingredients.

The event is open to volunteers ages 14 and older, including individuals, families, and community groups. Space is limited to 150 volunteers, so early registration is encouraged.

Registration is required. If you would like to join fellow Rotarians on this meaningful day of service, please sign up at surpriseaz.gov/DOSVolunteer.