Hosted by Oshkosh Corporation^®, in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the ninth annual Feed the Body, Feed the Soul event returns on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This 12-hour celebration of volunteerism features over 1,000 volunteers coming together to package and prepare over 250,000 pounds of white and brown rice, a high-demand staple at food pantries in Wisconsin.

Since its launch in 2017 by Oshkosh Corporation, ‘Feed the Body, Feed the Soul’ has become a signature event for friends, families, co-workers, and business leaders. Generous local sponsors fund the purchase of rice, which is then secured by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Hundreds of community volunteers then come together to package the product, which is ultimately distributed to food pantries throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

This year’s event takes place at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include live music throughout the day to feed volunteers’ souls and keep energy levels high.

Event organizers are still looking for volunteers to fill two-hour time slots throughout the day, but especially later in the day during the 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. shift. All participants must be at least 10 years of age or older and signing up in advance for available slots is highly encouraged.

For full details about the 2026 Feed the Body, Feed the Soul event, click HERE.