Packathon Sponsorships and Other Donations
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
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👉 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
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