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Rise Against Hunger Community Packathon

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ORGANIZATION: TRIETSCH MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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This summer we're doing something big! We're bringing together 1,350 volunteers throughout the Denton County and DFW community to pack an entire shipping container of meals through Rise Against Hunger. We're calling it the Rise Against Hunger Community Packathon, and it's happening on July 18 - 19. Rise Against Hunger is a growing global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies. We are calling the entire community to come together and pack 285,000 meals to feed the hungry. This will take place in a 24 hour period from 12 pm on July 18 to 12 pm on July 19.

Available Shifts:

  • Setup: July 18, 9 am - 12 pm
  • Shift #1: July 18, 12 pm - 3 pm (childcare available for ages 3 & under with reservation)
  • Shift #2: July 18, 3 pm - 6 pm (childcare available for ages 3 & under with reservation)
  • Shift #3: July 18, 6 pm - 9 pm
  • Shift #4: July 18, 9 pm - midnight
  • YOUTH LOCK IN ONLY: July 19, midnight - 6 am (scroll to learn more)
  • Shift #6: July 19, 6 am - 9 am
  • Shift #7: July 19, 9 am - 12 pm (childcare available for ages 3 & under with reservation)
  • Cleanup: July 19, 12 pm - 2 pm

For more information, please contact Michael Tuggle at tuggle.rahpackathon@gmail.com.

9 Shifts

  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Setup
  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Childcare available with reservation
  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Childcare available with reservation
  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
  • Fri Jul 18, 2025 - 09:00 PM to 11:45 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 12:00 AM to 06:00 AM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Youth Lock-in Only
  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM CST - Spots available: 10+
  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Childcare available with reservation
  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
    Cleanup
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About TRIETSCH MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Location:

6101 MORRISS RD, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028, US

Mission Statement

Leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Description

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is a local church in Flower Mound, Texas. We are an open, loving community that welcomes all people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Our core values are radical love, servant ministry, and Biblical relevance, which shine through everything we do. We joyfully serve the community and the world, are generous with our time and resources, and create a safe space for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore faith, ask questions, and find authentic community. Come as you are and experience God’s love for you!

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Hunger
Crisis Support, Disaster Relief, Hunger

WHEN

Fri Jul 18, 2025 - Sat Jul 19, 2025
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
This opportunity has 9 shifts

WHERE

6101 Morriss RoadFlower Mound, TX 75028

(33.06836,-97.06362)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 4
  • 3 hours
  • If you are over 18 and sign up for the 12 am - 6 am overnight shift, background check and MinistrySafe training are required.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • The option to donate is included in registration, but is not required. We are raising $114,000 to cover the cost of food. https://riseagainsthunger.org/register/?id=701Pj00000Vhs8JIAR

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