Over 100 Feed The City Events Happening In One Morning on
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Capped off by the Hawkeye & Michelle Country Music Showcase that night in North Texas!
What is Feed The Country?
Feed The City Events in one Morning
100+
10K+
Volunteers rolling up their sleeves.
250K+
Meals provided to communities.
The Goals
Feed The Country is a national day of service powered by Tango Charities’ Feed The City movement. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, more than 100 communities across the United States will host Feed The City events on the same morning. Over 10,000 volunteers will pack more than 250,000 meals for kids, families, seniors, and veterans facing hunger during the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
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Tango Charities currently operates more than 45 monthly Feed The City events nationwide (find a monthly event here). This day is not the long-term solution to hunger. It is the spark that brings communities together to act, to learn, to see the need in their own backyard, and to stay involved long after the event is over.
How to Get Involved
Host a Feed The City
Event in Your Community
Anyone can step up and host a Feed The City event, and you won’t be doing it alone. Tango Charities will guide you every step of the way with resources, training, and support to make your event a success.
​Join an
Existing Event
Don’t want to lead? No problem. Starting June 1, 2026, all Feed The Country events will be listed online, and you’ll be able to register to volunteer at one near you. Bring your family, friends, or coworkers; all ages are welcome.
Sponsor
an Event
Looking for a way to make a larger impact? Become a sponsor and help fuel the meals we pack together. Sponsorships are 100% tax deductible, and your support goes directly to fighting hunger in communities across the country.
Why Are We Doing This?
Nearly 1 in 8 people in the U.S. face food insecurity, that is more than 42 million people, including children and seniors.
1 in 8
42M
Across America, millions of meals are missing each day, a gap that volunteers, nonprofits, & community efforts are striving to close.
60%
More than half of households struggling to get enough food include kids, underscoring the urgency of packing meals and serving families.
The Road to Feed The Country
Hunger is not a one-day issue, and solving it requires year-round awareness, action, and community involvement. That’s why The Road to Feed The Country includes a series of national moments and activations leading up to September 19, 2026. Each milestone is designed to shine a spotlight on hunger at the times it impacts people most: spring break, summer hunger, back-to-school season, the holidays, and beyond.
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Throughout the year, we will host challenges, awareness campaigns, volunteer activities, and record-breaking events that highlight the realities faced by children, seniors, veterans, and families nationwide. Every moment on the road builds momentum, elevates the conversation, and mobilizes communities long before the one-day national event.
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By the time we reach September 19, the nation won’t just be ready to pack meals; we’ll be united, educated, energized, and fully engaged in the fight against hunger.
Key Dates & Events Leading to Feed The Country
Gold dates are volunteer events. Don't forget about our 45 monthly Feed The City events.
November 18, 2025 – Official Feed The Country Announcement
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December 30, 2025: One Last Give Feed The City Event
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January 1, 2026 – Event Registration for Feed The Country Opens
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March 10, 2026 – (National Pack Your Lunch Day) Guinness World Record Attempt: The most lunches packed in three minutes
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May 2026 – Summer Hunger Awareness Launch: Break the Guinness World record for the Longest Line of Sandwiches
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July 1, 2026 – Deadline for individuals to sign up to host an event
September 19, 2026 – Feed The Country
One historic morning, thousands of volunteers nationwide will come together for one cause.
How Hosting An Event Works
Lead an Event in Your Community
Anyone can host a Feed The Country event in their own city. All events must take place at a restaurant, creating a welcoming and central space for volunteers to gather.
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Support from Tango Charities
As a leader, you won’t be on your own. Tango Charities provides everything you need to run a successful event:
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Supplies and planning tools
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Step-by-step instructions
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Promotional materials to help spread the word
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Leader Commitment
To ensure the safety and integrity of each event, all leaders must:
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Complete a basic background check
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Sign a Feed The City Leader Agreement
There is no cost to lead an event.
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Timeline
We are scheduling events now through June 30, 2026. Once dates and times are confirmed, participants can begin registering right away.
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Guided Every Step of the Way
From sign-up to event day, Tango Charities will guide you through the process and ensure your event makes a lasting impact in your community.
Volunteer at a Feed The Country Event
Starting January 1, 2026, registration for confirmed Feed The Country events. Feed The Country events will continue being added throughout 2026, and volunteers can register up until the day of the event.
Volunteers of all ages can register and bring the food items listed on the event pages needed to pack meals for local organizations.​
Cities Where Feed The Country is Happening
Don't see an event in your city? You can host one.
Alabama
Huntsville, AL
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Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ
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Colorado
Littleton, CO
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Georgia
​Alpharetta, GA​​
Illinois
Bloomington, IL
​​Oklahoma
Lawton, OK
Tulsa, OK
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Pennsylvania
Bethel Park, PA
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Tennesse
Hendersonville, TN​​
Texas
Arlington, TX
Austin, TX (2)
Celina, TX
Dallas, TX (2)
Forney, TX
Fort Worth, TX (3)
Frisco, TX
Garland, TX
Grand Prairie, TX​​
Greenville, TX
Irving, TX
McKinney, TX
Prosper, TX
Richardson, TX
Richmond, TX
Round Rock, TX
Southlake, TX
Waxahachie, TX
Woodlands, TX​​
Where the Food Will Go
Every meal packed during Feed The Country will go directly back into the local community. Our model ensures that food is distributed first to organizations within a 10-mile radius of each event location, reaching shelters, food pantries, schools, and nonprofits serving kids and families in need.
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In some areas, the number of meals prepared may exceed the immediate capacity of local organizations. When that happens, Tango Charities will step in to coordinate with trusted partners to make sure no meal goes to waste. Every sandwich, snack, and decorated bag will find a home with someone who needs it most.
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By keeping the focus local while also having a national reach, Feed The Country makes a double impact: uniting thousands of volunteers across the USA while directly strengthening the communities where they live.
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Celebrate the Impact
After a morning of service, the celebration continues in North Texas with Hawkeye & Michelle’s Feed The Country Music Showcase, presented by New Country 96.3.
This evening concert will feature national artists, special guests, and a moment to reveal the total number of meals packed across the country.
Volunteers, leaders, sponsors, and community members will come together to honor the impact created in one historic day.
Details, lineup, and ticket access will be announced in spring 2026.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Feed The Country will be one of the largest volunteer-driven hunger relief efforts in the nation and we’re looking for partners to help make it happen. Sponsorships fuel every meal packed and every community served, while giving your company national exposure and local impact.
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All sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible, and every dollar goes directly toward feeding families in need.
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Click below to let us know you’re interested in becoming a sponsor.
FAQs
Q: Who can host a Feed The Country event?
A: Anyone! Whether you’re an individual, part of a business, church, school, or community group, you can sign up to lead an event.
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Q: What type of location is required?
A: All events must be hosted at a restaurant. Tango Charities partners with restaurants to ensure we have the right space and environment for meal packing.
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Q: What does Tango Charities provide to leaders?
A: We provide everything you need, including supplies, instructions, promotional materials, and ongoing support. You’ll be guided step-by-step so your event is simple to run and impactful.
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Q: Is there a cost to lead an event?
A: No. There is no cost for leaders to host a Feed The Country event.
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Q: Do leaders need to meet any requirements?
A: Yes. All leaders must complete a basic background check and sign the Feed The City Leader Agreement.
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Q: How do volunteers participate?
A: Volunteers register for their local Feed The Country event and bring the food items listed for that event (enough for 25–30 meals per person). Registration opens once local events are confirmed.
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Q: Where does the food go after the event?
A: Meals will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations within a 10-mile radius of the event. If an event produces more food than local organizations can take, Tango Charities ensures the food finds homes with additional partners.
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Q: When will events take place?
A: Feed The Country events will all take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, across the U.S. We are scheduling events from now through June 30, 2026.
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Q: When can volunteers start signing up?
A: Once an event location and time is confirmed, registration will open for that specific community.
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Q: How many meals do you expect to provide?
A: Our goal is over 250,000 meals in a single day with the help of 100+ events and more than 10,000 volunteers nationwide.
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Q: Can companies get involved as sponsors?
A: Yes! We are looking for sponsors to help underwrite the cost of food and operations for Feed The Country. Sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.
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