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Packathon Donation

Packathon Sponsorships and Other Donations

Complete Your Packathon Sponsorship.

10th Annual Packathon

March 6–7, 2026

  • Hosted by Prince of Peace

  • Open to the Arcadia community (ages 3+)

  • ~500 volunteers expected

  • 100,000–150,000 meals packed (based on funds raised)

  • Meals distributed locally, to the Navajo Mission, and internationally

Get Involved

👉 Sponsor the Packathon
👉 Make a Donation
👉 Volunteer

 Packathon Impact

All meals packed are donated free of charge.

  • ~80% go to a local food bank, serving shelters, families, students, and individuals across the Phoenix area

  • ~3,000 meals support the Navajo Mission, serving students, families, and the wider community

  • Remaining meals are distributed by Food for Kidz to communities worldwide and for U.S. disaster relief, refugees, disabled veterans, and those experiencing homelessness

Community at Work

The Packathon fights hunger and builds community.

  • Hundreds of volunteers each year

  • Strong participation from children and youth (ages 3–18)

  • Families, neighbors, and groups serving together

  • Most volunteers give 1–2 hours to make a real impact

By the Numbers

Packathons held: 2015–2025 (paused in 2020–21 due to COVID)
Total meals packed: 994,724
Average per year: 110,525 meals

Packathon History

Packathons were held annually from 2015–2025 (with postponements in 2020–2021 due to COVID-19).

 

Year     Meals Packed

2015    62,708

2016    73,296

2017    91,662

2018    129,168

2019    122,046

2022    102,924

2023    139,824

2024    136,136

2025    136,960

Total    994,724 meals

Get Involved

👉 Sponsor the Packathon
👉 Make a Donation
👉 Volunteer