What is Feed The City?
Feed The City began in Dallas, Texas, on January 10, 2015, after setting a Guinness World Record for the Most People Making Sandwiches Simultaneously. Inspired by that moment, Feed The City became a monthly event where volunteers of all ages come together to fight hunger.
At each event, volunteers bring supplies listed on the event page, gather at a local venue, and work together to pack meals for those in need. Since its launch, over 2,500 events across 5 countries, 19 states, and 80 cities have welcomed 125,000 volunteers and provided more than 8.8 MILLION meals.
Open to everyone, Feed The City is powered by people like you: families, friends, schools, and organizations coming together to make a difference. Join us to create hope, one meal at a time.
How Feed The City Events Work
Find and Register
Browse for a Feed The City event near you and choose the Saturday morning you plan to attend. Click the event page to register and view the list of items to bring.
Everyone should register, even if you’re only dropping off Snack Packs. This ensures you receive any important event updates or changes.
Our events are open to all ages, and everyone is welcome.
Bring the
Requested Items
Each event page includes a shopping list of items every participant is asked to bring.
Please review the complete list carefully and come prepared so we have everything needed to pack meals together.
Arrive on Event Day
On the Saturday you registered for, please arrive at the event location with your items.
Our Feed The City team will be ready to greet you, check you in, and collect the items you brought to contribute.
Pack Meals as a Community
After check-in, volunteers work side by side to pack the donated items into meals.
Once packing is complete, everything is given to a partner organization that distributes the meals to people in need.
Get Involved with Feed The City
Whether you want to join an in-person event, pack snack packs at home, host a private gathering, or even bring Feed The City to your community, there’s a way for everyone to make an impact. From volunteering to joining a committee, every action helps fight hunger and create hope. Explore how you can get involved today!
Volunteer at an Event
Join an in-person event near you! Register and check the event page for items to bring, then help us pack meals together to fight hunger.
Start an Event in Your City
Interested in hosting a monthly event in your city? No matter where you are, we can make it happen. Click below to learn more.
Drop Off at an Event
Can’t attend an in-person event? Register for a Feed The City event, pack snack packs at home, and drop them off at an event. Check the event page for accepted items.
Join an FTC Team
Looking to get more involved with your local Feed The City event? Join a local team and make an even more significant impact.
Host a Private Event
Host a private event with your company, organization, religious group, or friends! For an all-inclusive price, we’ll bring everything—supplies, energy, and the Feed The City experience—to you.
Sponsor an Event
Want to be more involved at your local Feed The City event? Let us know. Join a committee and lend a helping hand.
Saturday Feed The City Events
Our monthly Feed The City events take place on Saturday mornings.
Click a city below to view event times, locations, and the list of items to bring.
Every location also accepts Snack Pack drop-offs during the event times.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT WHETHER YOU ARE ATTENDING IN-PERSON
OR DROPPING OFF SNACK PACKS.
Registration ensures you receive important event updates, including any changes or cancellations.
NOTE: If a date is not available on the registration calendar, the event is not taking place that month.
THIRD SATURDAY'S
FIFTH SATURDAY'S
We do not host events on the fifth Saturdays.
8 MILLION +
TANGO CHARITIES HAS PROVIDED OVER
MEALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do we need to register?
Yes! Everyone 18 and older must register individually on the event page for the Feed The City location they are attending.
Registration is also required if you are only dropping off Snack Packs. This ensures you receive important event updates, including any changes or cancellations.
Parents or guardians should add any youth participants under 18 to their registration. Youth do not need to register separately.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, with a required ratio of at least one adult for every five youth participants (5:1).
Can I get services hours for volunteering?
Yes! We provide 3 service hours for participating in a Feed The City event. Events typically include 90–120 minutes of volunteering, and we provide the additional time as a thank-you for shopping for your supplies before the event.]
If you have a service-hours form, our Feed The City Leaders can sign it at the event.
If your school or organization uses a digital platform to track service hours, please use tangocharities@gmail.com as the contact email.
If you do not have a form, you can submit your hours at www.tangocharities.org/volunteer-hours. Each month, our Leaders will share a passcode at the event that is required to submit your hours.
We will not provide the passcode outside of the event or digitally sign/verify hours after the event. Service hours must be completed and verified at the event so we can confirm participation.
Is there an age limit to attend?
No! Feed The City is open to all ages.
Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We require at least one adult for every five participants under 18.
Do I need to bring any thing?
Yes! Please check the event page for the Feed The City location you are attending for the current list of items to bring.
We ask each participant to bring enough supplies for 25–30 meals.
Can I host an event?
Yes! Our organization is powered by volunteers, including the incredible people who lead Feed The City events in their communities.
If you're interested in starting a Feed The City event in your city, please get in touch with us here.
If I can't attend, can I drop-off premade food?
Yes! If you can't attend the event, you can still help by preparing Snack Packs at home and dropping them off during the scheduled event time.
Please register for the Feed The City event even if you are only dropping off, and check the event page under “Can't Attend? Drop Off!” for the list of accepted items and packing instructions.
We do not accept pre-made sandwiches.
What do I wear to the event?
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Anyone with long hair should have it pulled back or wear a hat.
Want to get into the Feed The City spirit? Wear orange, the color of hunger awareness!
If you're looking for Tango Charities merchandise, you can find it here.
Can we donate money?
Absolutely! Click here to donate. All donations to Tango Charities are tax-deductible.
Can my group participate?
Absolutely! Groups of all sizes are welcome.
Each person 18 and older must register individually on the event page. We also ask each participant to bring supplies for 25–30 meals.
For groups with participants under 18, there must be at least one adult for every five youth participants.
Can I drop off food on the weekdays?
Unfortunately, no. We only accept Snack Pack drop-offs during the scheduled times of our Feed The City events.
Please register for the event before dropping off so you receive any important updates or changes.
Where does the food go after it's made and can I help distribute?
At every Feed The City event, we partner with local organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity. Our partners pick up the meals after the event and handle distribution directly to the people they serve.
These organizations may include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, and other community organizations. Our events often produce enough meals to support multiple organizations in a single day.
Tango Charities does not coordinate meal distribution or distribution volunteers.
What if I don't see a date available to register?
If a date is not available on the registration calendar, that means the Feed The City event is not taking place that month.
Please do not plan to attend or drop off Snack Packs unless an event date is listed and registration is available.