FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teams from businesses and local organizations gathered once again to compete to make a difference at the Great Plains Food Bank’s annual Packathon. This year, 16 teams are packing as many pounds as possible, helping transform the food bank’s bulk food into meal kits to feed the local community. And while it may be high-energy, it’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Great Plains Food Bank had their second day of their annual Packathon on Wednesday. Employees from sixteen area businesses came to the food bank to help pack beans and noodles into one pound bags to help stock area food pantries. The volunteers have a friendly competition going to see who can pack the most pounds….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s Hunger Action Day and Great Plains Food Bank is celebrating with it’s annual Packathon. Throughout the week the food bank has been welcoming volunteers as they pack bags filled with food for hungry families in need. The bags will be going toward the school backpack program and are set to be shipped through schools in…
FARGO, N.D. – Volunteers are putting together meals at Fargo’s Great Plains Food Bank to make sure no one goes hungry. More than 100 people, including RDO employees, are taking part in Packathon as part of Hunger Action Month. Those taking part say it’s a rewarding experience to make an impact in the community. “We were honored to step up…
