House of Mercy needs volunteer packers Oct. 6 and donations to provide 110,000 meals

The House of Mercy’s seventh annual “Campaign to End Hunger” meal-packing event will occur on Saturday, Oct. 6. The campaign goal is for volunteers to pack 110,000 meals. Beneficiaries of the food this year will provide meals for hundreds of the poor and near poor in Northern Virginia through neighboring organizations such as House of Mercy, Medical Missionaries, St. Lucy Project, SERVE, ACTS, and Food for Others.

The event will take place in the business complex where House of Mercy is located off Wellington Road.

Jessica Root, Executive Director of House of Mercy said. “This is an exciting event to bring awareness of the need in the community and to bring people together for a fun day of service. We are hoping to double our fundraising goal this year and raise $40,000 to continue our mission of ‘making God’s love visible to those in need’ by providing meals. We cannot do it without the support of our volunteers, food packers, and sponsors! Please help spread the word so we can have a successful event this year! We will have raffles for individuals helping to raise more than the minimum $25 donation including a grand prize raffle for anyone who raises more than $1,000 for the event.”

We still need additional sponsors to reach our goal of $40,000 this year! Please see our website for more details on how your business can support this event.

To register, visit the House of Mercy website at https://houseofmercyva.org/campaign-to-end-hunger/ You m.ay also register by visiting the House of Mercy in person, or mailing your request and check or credit card payment to the House of Mercy.