Fight2Feed Trade Show Food & Materials Rescue at McCormick Place

**Join Fight2Feed in Making a Greater Impact in 2026** In 2025, Fight2Feed successfully rescued more than 54,200 pounds of food and essential goods from the KeHE Holiday Showcase at McCormick Place—the largest convention center in North America. This year, we're aiming to increase that impact, and **we need your support** to make it happen. 📅 **Wednesday, October 21, 2026** ⏰ **Shifts:** *2-8 PM, 3-9 PM, 5-11 PM, or the entire shift 2-11 PM* 📍 **McCormick Place East Kitchen \| Lot C \(Green Section\)**, 2227 Fort Dearborn Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 **Help us turn convention surplus into community impact.** Fight2Feed® rescues hundreds of pallets of food, materials, and essential items from conventions and sends them to our network of 102 partner organizations. We're on track to nearly double what we rescue this year, and we need **50-100 volunteers** to make it happen. \*\*\*Have a few friends or group that want to volunteer together? This is a great opportunity to connect and give back together\*\*\* **What you'll do:** rescue, inventory, sort, pack, load and unload, and pull carts and pallets, all with a behind-the-scenes look at a major industry event. It's hands-on, high-energy work, with lots of walking. **Good to know** * You must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 25 pounds * Wear long pants (jeans are fine) and closed-toe, nonslip shoes.