2026 Fast2Feed - Project 216

2026 Fast2Feed | MAKING AN IMPACT. LEARNING EMPATHY.

Cost to Participate: $95 per student
Funds raised support Project 216 meal packing for families in Haiti/Africa and help cover Fast2Feed event costs. 

Fast 2 Feed is a meaningful mission experience designed to help DS3 Middle School students grow spiritually while serving others. Through fundraising, students learn sacrifice, generosity, and responsibility as they ask people to pray for them and support them as they prepare for a guided 24-hour fast starting Thursday, March 12, through March 13 (6:00 PM - 6:00 PM). During the fast, students will engage in age-appropriate prayer, Scripture reflection, and teaching that emphasizes humility, empathy, and reliance on God.

The experience concludes on Friday, March 13, 2026, with a hands-on service project at Blackhawk Ministries in the Auxiliary Gym, where students and adults will work together to pack over 20,000 nutritious meals through Project 216 for Every Child. Every Day. These meals and supplies are distributed to families in need across 92 nations, including children and families affected by disasters and crises—such as refugees in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria—providing critical relief in the wake of earthquakes, hurricanes, and other emergencies.

FAST2FEED provides a safe, intentional opportunity for students to learn compassion, deepen their faith, and see how God can use them to make a real difference in the world.

Fast2Feed Participation Planning Center Registration:
https://blackhawk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3354020

Fast2Feed Fundraising (ServiceReef) Sign-up Page:  $10 deposit (non-refundable)
https://blackhawk.servicereef.com/events/blackhawk-ministries/2026-fast2feed-project-216

Fast2Feed DONATION (ServiceReef) Link:
https://blackhawk.servicereef.com/events/blackhawk-ministries/2026-fast2feed-project-216

FAST2FEED Tentative Schedule

• DS3 Fast to Feed Schedule
  • Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 
    • Fundraising Begins (GOAL: $95)
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • Pre-registration & Permission Slip Due
  • Thursday, March 12, 2026
    • Fundraising Ends
    • Last Supper 
    • Fasting Begins (6pm)
  • Friday, March 13, 2026
    • 1:30 PM Setup begins for Project 216
    • 3:30 pm Project 216
    • Fasting Ends
    • Celebration Event

What Participation Includes

By participating & raising money with Fast2Feed, your student will:

1. Raise support through sponsors (family, coaches, teachers, etc..) to help provide nutritious meals through Project 216 for Every Child. Every Day. These meals and supplies are distributed to families in need across 92 nations, including children and families affected by disasters and crises—such as refugees in Ukraine, Turkey, and Syria—providing critical relief in the wake of earthquakes, hurricanes, and other emergencies.

   • Funds raised will support meal packing for families in need through Project 216.

   • Funds raised over the amount will help offset DS3 Fall Camp costs for families

2. Fast from solid food for 24 hours, missing two main meals (breakfast and lunch).

3. Drink only water and juice during the fast.  

4. Raise a minimum of $95 to participate in the Fast2Feed experience and celebration.

5. Right after school, head to the Auxiliary Gym to serve at Project 216 on Friday, March 13, at Blackhawk Ministries, where we will be setting up and packing meals that will be sent to families experiencing hunger.

6. Attend the Fast2Feed Celebration, held immediately following the Project 216 service.

   • All students who participate in Fast2Feed are invited to this celebration event - if you raised $95 for Project 216 - CELEBRATION ADMISSION = FREE.

DS3 Fast2Feed Last Supper & Worship (opt)

*The meal will include pasta (red sauce option & white sauce option & breadsticks)

• TIME:  Thursday, March 13

• 5:00 - 6:00 PM

• Blackhawk Ministries Church Foyer

*All proceeds will go toward Project 216 for the 20,000+ meals that students and adults will be packing on Friday, March 13, 2026, to feed starving families in either Haiti/Africa.  If there is an abundance of raised money, extra proceeds will go towards DS3 students' 2026 Fall Camp Tuition.