Community Events
Civic organizations, churches, businesses, and government agencies come together at Convoy of Hope’s Community Events to bring help and hope to families in need. Together, they offer free services to each and every Guest of Honor.
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Doing good.
1,635+
Community Events Held Since 1994
540K+
Community Event Volunteers Since 1994
41K+
Local Church & Organizational Partners Since 1994
What We Do
The needs in neighborhoods are real.
So are the solutions.
Guided by the Guest of Honor principle, Convoy of Hope Community Events deliver groceries, health services, haircuts, family portraits, career services, shoes, and much more — all at no charge to our guests.
I am not the same person as I was before this event. Today changed me.
The need …
Statistics
The poverty line varies with how many people are in a household.
- • Single-person household: $14,580
- • Two-person household: $19,720
- • Three-person household: $24,860
- • Four-person household: $30,000
As of 2021, nearly 40 million people were living in poverty in the United States.
In 2021, 13.5 million American households experienced food insecurity.
Approach
Hope in every community.
With the help of local partnerships and loyal volunteers, Convoy of Hope Community Events are bringing communities together.
Guests of Honor
Thousands of Guests of Honor experience a day filled with free food, services, and hope. The heart and soul of every Community Event is compassion. To ensure everyone can be served:
- • All event goods and services are free.
- • All are welcome regardless of race, gender, economic status, etc.
- • No ID is required.
Community Partnerships
Convoy of Hope works with local leaders and stakeholders, forming partnerships that build the foundation for Convoy’s Community Events. Partnerships with local governments, organizations, and churches make for a successful event. See below for some of the goods and services available at different Convoy of Hope events.
- • Groceries
- • Shoes
- • Haircuts
- • Career services
- • Veterans services
- • Medical services
- • Family portraits
- • Kids Zone
- • Home gardening kits
Volunteers
Volunteers are an important part of every Community Event. Convoy of Hope engages with community members to build a volunteer base, establish a customized plan, and carry out the event. The volunteers at Convoy’s events:
- • Bag groceries to distribute.
- • Welcome and direct guests.
- • Operate the Kids Zone.
- • Fit guests with shoes.
- • Make and deliver lunches.
- • Provide event security and information.
