Indiana's Million Meal Marathon aims to pack 1 million meals for food-insecure families

The annual event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will bring together 2,000 volunteers to address hunger across the state.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:39pm

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The Million Meal Marathon, now in its 15th year, will return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on February 10, 2026, with the goal of packing 1 million nutritious meals for Indiana families facing food insecurity. Approximately 2,000 volunteers are expected to participate in the high-energy, two-hour shifts to assemble easy-to-prepare meals like rice casserole and macaroni and cheese.

Why it matters

The event responds to a significant need, as nearly 1 million Hoosiers face food insecurity. Organizers say community participation is increasingly important following recent reductions in SNAP benefits and rising demand since the COVID-19 pandemic. The packed meals are quickly distributed to families through local food pantries.

The details

The Million Meal Marathon is organized by the humanitarian food aid organization Million Meal Movement, which has provided more than 36 million meals to Indiana families since its launch in 2007. The event will include music provided by a DJ from the Indiana Pacers to create a high-energy environment for the volunteers.

  • The Million Meal Marathon will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • The event has been held annually for the past 15 years.

The players

Million Meal Movement

A humanitarian food aid organization founded in 2007 that has provided more than 36 million meals to Indiana families.

Nancy Hintz

The co-founder of Million Meal Movement.

KeyBank

A business sponsor and community partner supporting the Million Meal Marathon.

Juan Gonzalez

The president of Central Indiana KeyBank.

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What they’re saying

“Roughly one in five Hoosiers are food insecure. And we've been growing this event since COVID. The need has only continued to increase.”

— Nancy Hintz, Co-founder, Million Meal Movement (wishtv.com)

“We believe in community. We want our neighbors to be strong. So this is a way to give back.”

— Juan Gonzalez, President, Central Indiana KeyBank (wishtv.com)

“As many meals as possible. The thing is, when we speak with food pantries, these meals are gone and on someone's table within two weeks.”

— Juan Gonzalez, President, Central Indiana KeyBank (wishtv.com)

What’s next

Volunteers can register for the event on the Million Meal Movement website.

The takeaway

The Million Meal Marathon demonstrates the power of community volunteerism to address the growing issue of food insecurity in Indiana, providing a tangible way for residents to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors.