Madison Rotary Club to Package 60,000 Meals at End Hunger 3.6 Event

Three local Rotary clubs unite to address food insecurity in the region.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Madison Rotary, Fanwood–Scotch Plains Rotary Club, and Mental Health Advocates Rotary Club are hosting a large-scale volunteer event on March 7 to package 60,000 oatmeal meals that will be distributed to local food pantries. The event will feature a team challenge and multiple volunteer shifts throughout the day.

Why it matters

Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in the region, and this event provides a powerful way for the community to come together and make a tangible impact by turning volunteer hours into tens of thousands of meals for those in need.

The details

The End Hunger 3.6 Community Food Packaging Event will take place at Grace Church in Madison from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7. Volunteers will work together to package the 60,000 oatmeal meals, which will then be distributed to local food pantries. The event will kick off with a team challenge at 9 a.m., followed by additional volunteer shifts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No prior experience is required to volunteer.

  • The End Hunger 3.6 Community Food Packaging Event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Madison Rotary

One of the three Rotary clubs hosting the End Hunger 3.6 event.

Fanwood–Scotch Plains Rotary Club

One of the three Rotary clubs hosting the End Hunger 3.6 event.

Mental Health Advocates Rotary Club

One of the three Rotary clubs hosting the End Hunger 3.6 event.

Grace Church

The venue hosting the End Hunger 3.6 event in Madison, New Jersey.

Joe Smith

The contact person for more information and volunteer registration for the event.

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What’s next

Volunteer registration is open, and individuals can contact Joe Smith at jtsmith0443@gmail.com to get involved. The Rotary clubs are also accepting financial donations to support the event and future hunger relief initiatives.

The takeaway

This event demonstrates the power of community collaboration and volunteerism in addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity. By packaging 60,000 meals, the participating Rotary clubs are making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need and setting an example for how local organizations can come together to tackle complex social challenges.