Special Update Regarding COVID-19
May 20, 2020
The safety of our volunteers is our top concern. With this in mind, the Hope Factory™ has reopened and volunteer packing events have resumed in order to produce critically needed high protein food for local and international use.

Here are some of the steps we are taking to protect your health and safety:

  • Weekly facility sanitation by Enviro Master™ Services (effective in killing the COVID-19 virus)
  • Face masks required by anyone entering the building
  • Limited capacity
  • Continuous cleaning of all high-touch surfaces

For the safety of others, all volunteers must:

  • Wear a face mask
  • Complete a COVID-19 questionnaire
  • Allow touchless temperature scan at arrival
  • Be at least 15 years of age

In order to comply with the Ohio Department of Health guidelines of social distancing, our newly adapted packing procedures only require 2 volunteers per line. Unfortunately, this puts an increased demand on the volunteers and there are no sitting jobs during this time.

Public Session at the Hope Factory™

We are excited that you will be coming! On this page, you can register for yourself, family or group. If you are registering for a group please make sure you let us know the name of your group and ages of the members. Our Volunteer Coordinator will confirm your registration as soon as possible.

Please read the following three points carefully:

We want new volunteers to experience the Hope Factory™ while accommodating those who have helped us in the past. With your help we are producing more life saving meals now than ever before. That is great news but also comes with the challenge to request donations for more food ingredients – already over 2500 tons.

Our founder Larry Bergeron will often share his personal faith story with the group during the presentation. His story is meant to encourage others with what he learned and to provide answers for those who are curious about his Christian faith. You can read more about his story at the top of the page under About Us.

Our schedule of Hands Against Hunger™ events are shown on the calendars below. We are excited to open Hope Factory II™ in Dayton this year and will continue to offer updates. To register for an event, please select which location you would like to attend and then simply scan the months and the available dates. Select a date of interest, click and instructions for that session will open.

After you complete the registration request form, you will receive an email letting you know we received your request. You will receive a second email from the volunteer coordinator when your registration request is CONFIRMED

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