Hearts & Hands Against Hunger of Hastings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide nutritious food to hungry and starving children. Hearts & Hands was launched in October of 2008 and has packaged over 9 million meals. It is a community-wide project with clubs, church groups, school groups, college students, businesses, youth groups, and individuals volunteering to pack meals. The food we package is a rice and soy casserole fortified with 21 essential vitamins and minerals.