Columbus Haiti Project Seeks Volunteers for Largest Meal Packing Event

The nonprofit aims to pack 100,000 meals on April 18 to aid communities in Haiti.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:59pm

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A repeating grid pattern of brightly colored, high-contrast meal packaging boxes in shades of neon pink, yellow, and blue, conceptually representing the large-scale humanitarian effort of the Columbus Haiti Project.Vibrant silkscreen art celebrates the Columbus Haiti Project's ambitious goal to pack 100,000 meals for communities in need.Columbus Today

The Columbus Community Haiti Project, a local nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers for its upcoming meal packing event on April 18. This year's event is set to be the largest in the project's history, with a goal of packing 100,000 meals to be shipped to communities in Haiti.

Why it matters

The Columbus Haiti Project has been providing aid to Haiti for years, but this year's event represents a significant expansion of their efforts. The increased meal production reflects growing needs in Haiti and the community's desire to make a meaningful impact.

The details

The meal packing event will take place at 1C | The Sanctuary in Columbus, Ohio. Volunteers will work together to assemble nutritious meal packages containing rice, soy, dried vegetables, and a vitamin supplement. These packages will then be shipped to Haiti to support families and communities in need.

  • The meal packing event is scheduled for April 18, 2026.
  • This year's goal of 100,000 meals is the highest in the project's four-year history.

The players

Columbus Community Haiti Project

A local nonprofit organization that has been providing aid and support to communities in Haiti for several years.

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What’s next

The Columbus Community Haiti Project is actively recruiting volunteers to participate in the April 18 meal packing event. Those interested can sign up on the organization's website or by contacting the project directly.

The takeaway

The Columbus Haiti Project's expanded meal packing event demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting those in need, both locally and globally. This effort will have a significant impact on the lives of Haitian families and highlights the power of grassroots humanitarian initiatives.