• Boxed with Purpose: STAR Meal Packing Challenge

    November 16th | 8:30AM - 1:00PM

  • STAR is proud to bring back the 2nd Annual REALTOR®-led volunteer initiative that fights hunger and strengthens communities through diversity, collaboration, and goodwill. As a key part of Member Appreciation Week, this highly visible event fosters engagement, networking, and positive brand recognition while showcasing the impact REALTORS® can have beyond real estate. Organized by the Diversity Committee and The Skills Center, this annual tradition continues to grow, deepening our collective commitment to service and giving back to our community.

    This year's 2nd Annual Boxed with Purpose: STAR Meal Packing Challenge will feature 10 teams racing head-to-head to see who can pack the most meals in service to our community.

    Participants may choose to join one of the 4 teams led by STAR Diversity Committee At-Large Members, or, if you belong to one of our 6 real estate specialty groups, you can compete with your group's team.

    In addition to the racing teams, we also need dedicated Activity and Operations Team Volunteers to help manage the flow of the event and ensure everything runs smoothly.

    At the end of the challenge, one team will be crowned victorious, but the real winners will be the many individuals and families touched by the meals we've packed together.

     

     
    Date & Time: 
    Monday, November 16th from 8:300AM - 1:00PM
      
    Location: 
      
     
     
    Skills Center | 5107 N 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33610
      

     

  • Which of the following REFAA Organizations are you currently a member of? Select all that apply.*

  • Volunteer Opportuities

  • Participation Type*

  • Assembly Process at Each Table

    Step A: Bagging

    Volunteers at the start of the table hold an empty plastic bag under a funnel.
    Other volunteers measure and pour each ingredient into the funnel in a specific order (e.g., rice, soy, vegetables, then seasoning).
    Each bag must be filled precisely to meet nutritional guidelines.


    Step B: Weighing

    The filled bag is passed to the weighing station volunteer (typically positioned mid-table). They place the bag on a digital scale to ensure it falls within a specific weight range to meet consistency and shipping standards.If the weight is off, ingredients are added or removed to correct it.


    Step C: Sealing

    The bag then moves to the sealer station (usually near the end of the table).
    Volunteers use a heat sealer to securely close the bag. Sealed bags are stacked neatly for the next step.


    Step D: Boxing

    At the end of the table, a volunteer counts out a set number of bags (e.g., 36 per box).
    Another volunteer packs the bags into labeled cardboard boxes.
    Once full, the box is sealed with tape, labeled with the meal type and date, and moved to the pallet staging area.


    Team Roles:

    2 Ingredient Scoopers
    1 Bag Holder
    1 Weigher
    1 Sealer
    1 Boxer


    Replenishment & Rotation

    Runners or floaters ensure ingredient bins stay full.
    Volunteers may rotate roles every 30–60 minutes to stay refreshed and engaged.


    Final Palletizing

    Completed boxes are stacked on pallets and shrink-wrapped. Typically, 36 boxes are stacked per pallet.

  • Select a Team*

  • Event Acknowledgement

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