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Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk set for Oct. 19

The Barrington Area CROP Walk is an annual community hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church World Service. This year the walk takes place throughout the village of Barrington, beginning at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main Street, with registration at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The walk, which begins at 1 p.m. is hosted by Presbyterian Church of Barrington.

CROP Hunger Walk funds will benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service - working around the world to help those in need help themselves through refugee assistance, self-help development programs, advocacy, and disaster relief. And, 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington stay in the area benefiting the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the FISH Food Pantry-Carpentersville, BACOA Meals With Wheels, Palatine Township Food Pantry, Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry, Project HOPE, the People in Need program of the Barrington Area Ministerial Association and Barrington Giving Day.

The Barrington CROP Hunger Walk is an ecumenical event and involves individuals from over a dozen churches, Barrington High School and the community. Over $1.3 million has been raised and over 12,000 walkers have participated in its 31-year history.

Mark your calendars and plan on joining as a walker or sponsor. Together - with your family, group, or congregation - we can change the world, one step at a time. To learn more, contact chairwoman Barbara Trumbull, barringtoncropwalk@yahoo.com, or (847) 487-2513.

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