Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Jan 27 - Jan 30, 2026

Tuesday, January 27
5:00AM - 10:00PM EST

MCC Canning Center
5252 St Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
United States

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Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026

Friday, January 23
5:00AM - 10:00PM EST

First Mennonite Church
566 W Main St
Berne, IN 46711
United States

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was included in the Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report. This federal holiday is intended to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, honor Survivors, their families and communities and ensure that public commemoration of the history and heritage of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Jan 05 - Jan 16, 2026

Monday, January 05
6:30AM - 8:00PM EST

MCC Great Lakes Material Resources Center at The Depot
1013 Division Street
Goshen, IN 46528
United States

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Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Jan 19 - Jan 21, 2026

Monday, January 19
5:00AM - 10:00PM EST

Dinky's Auction Center
9084 E 550 N
Montgomery, IN 47558
United States

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Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Dec 11 - Dec 15, 2025

Thursday, December 11
5:00AM - 10:00PM CST

Freeport Mennonite Church
3416 E Brick School Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
United States

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From one community to another, Empty Bowls for Haiti invites you to be a part of promoting peace and fostering change in the lives of the most vulnerable in Haiti. Guests to this event select their own unique, locally-potted bowl to keep and fill with delicious warm soup donated by local restaurants.

Oct 18 - Oct 18, 2025

Saturday, October 18
5:00 - 6:30PM EDT

Steinmann Mennonite Church
1316 Snyder's Rd W.
Baden ON N3A 3K8
Canada

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Volunteers work with the canning crew to fill, weigh and label cans of turkey, beef, chicken or pork to be sent around the world. Each meat canning location raises funds to cover the cost of the meat and the operation of the canner.

Oct 15 - Oct 17, 2025

Wednesday, October 15
5:00AM - 10:00PM EDT

Middlefield Market
15848 Nauvoo Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062
United States

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