Thousands Volunteer Nationwide to Pack Millions of Meals for 9/11 Day of Service

Across the United States, communities are honoring the anniversary of 9/11 through acts of service focused on combating hunger. In Las Vegas, over 400 volunteers gathered to pack more than 158,000 meals for local food banks such as Three Square Food Bank and the UNLV Food Pantry. Similarly, in New York City, thousands of volunteers packed over 2 million meals at the Intrepid Museum, participating in the largest day of service in the U.S. Meanwhile, in St. Paul, Minnesota, more than 500 volunteers packed nearly 200,000 meals for Second Harvest Heartland to distribute to local food shelves, addressing a growing food insecurity challenge in the region. These meal-packing initiatives symbolize unity and hope while providing critical support to those facing food scarcity. The efforts align with the broader 9/11 National Day of Service, which encourages communities to remember the tragedy by helping others in need.