Spread The Meals

31 Plates. 31 Days. Zero Hunger.

This October, Spread The Cheer USA is turning Spread The Meals into a month-long movement built around one simple idea:

Feed one person a day for 31 days or provide 31 meals anytime throughout the month.

Small acts can make a big impact. Whether you participate individually, with your family, your workplace, your school, or a group of friends, your goal is simple: help provide 31 meals to people experiencing hunger in your community during the month of October.

You can pack and personally distribute meals, donate meals through a local shelter or food organization, purchase a meal for someone in need, or find another meaningful way to help provide food in your own community.

THE CHALLENGE

Commit to providing 31 meals during the 31 days of October.

That might look like:

• Providing one meal each day

• Packing and distributing several meals at a time

• Gathering friends, coworkers, or family members to complete the challenge together

• Donating the equivalent of 31 meals to a local organization

• Sponsoring meals for individuals or families experiencing food insecurity

There is no one right way to participate. The goal is simply to turn a small daily commitment into meaningful collective impact across the country.

PACKING YOUR OWN MEALS?

A standard packed meal might include:

• A bottle of water

• A piece of fruit or vegetable

• A sandwich, wrap, or other main item

• A sweet snack

• A salty snack

• A napkin and disposable utensil, when necessary

• A motivational or encouraging note

We also encourage participants to reach out to local grocery stores, restaurants, businesses, and community partners to see if they would be willing to donate food or supplies toward your 31 meals.

MAKE IT A MOVEMENT

Invite your friends. Challenge your coworkers. Get your family involved. Share your progress throughout October and encourage others to take the challenge too.

Whether you provide one meal at a time or all 31 at once, every plate matters.

31 Plates. 31 Days. Zero Hunger.

Together, we can Spread The Meals...one act of kindness at a time.