Join Us for the Twin Cities' 9/11 Day of Service

Please join the Hopkins Lions Club on September 11th for the Twin Cities' 9/11 Day of Service. Volunteer and help us pack 175,000 meals for those in need. The meals will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
📍 Location: St. Paul River Center - Roy Wilkins Auditorium
                      175 W. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55102
⏰ Time: 7:30AM - 2PM
(A light breakfast provided in the morning before the meal packing shift begins and light snacks will be provided after the meal packing shift concludes during clean-up.)

Volunteer Jobs

• Table Captains: You will take charge of one or two assembly lines, guiding a team of Meal Pack Volunteers. You will train volunteers as they arrive, troubleshoot, answer questions throughout the shift, and keep energy levels and spirits high!

• Heavy Lifters/Runners: You will play a vital role in maintaining a steady flow of supplies at each packing station, ensuring the meal-packing process runs smoothly and efficiently. Before volunteering for this role, it is very important to note that this role requires that you can lift and carry 50 lbs. Repeatedly for about 90 minutes.

• Guest Services Teams: You will play a key role in welcoming, checking in, directing and assisting Meal Pack and/or Support Staff Volunteers as they arrive at the event, answering questions and troubleshooting challenges.

• Break Down Support: You will help clean up post-event.

The Commitment

• One-hour training session via Zoom, scheduled a week before the event.

• Approximately 4 hours on the day of the event. Shift times may vary.

Registration

Please be sure to select the “Hopkins Lions: 7:30am – 2:00pm (Support Staff)” ticket.

Below is the link for Hopkins Lions Club volunteer group. Please remember to select the "Hopkins Lions: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Support Staff)" ticket. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for the set up shift the day before too if they'd like!