Northwest Community CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 19

Posted October 07, 2014 11:00 pm

Submitted by Richard Thompson

On Oct. 19, Kingswood United Methodist Church, Buffalo Grove will be walking in the 25th annual CROP Hunger Walk. They will be walking in an effort to retain the Golden Sneaker Award. The top individual fundraisers for the last three CROP Hunger Walks: Jo Stone (third), Jim Kyle (first) and Don Baraglia (second), are shown holding the Golden Sneaker Award which Kingswood UMC has won for being the top fundraising organization for three straight years. In the last five years, the congregation raised over $16,500 for CROP Hunger Walk. Courtesy of Richard Thompson

Looking to make a difference in these trying times, the 25th annual Northwest Community CROP Hunger Walk has set a goal of 250 walkers and hopes to raise $25,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world.

This year's Northwest Community CROP Hunger Walk will be held at the Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary, 606 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Registration begins at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

A portion of the funds raised here in the Northwest suburban area will go to the following participating food pantries in Elk Grove and Wheeling townships. Elk Grove Township, Kingswood United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church of the Cross, village of Mount Prospect, Northwest Compass, Wheeling Township.

Last year, walkers raised almost $9,000 in the locally organized Northwest Community CROP Hunger Walk.

This year, the Northwest Community and some 2,000 cities and towns nationwide are joining together in interfaith community CROP Hunger Walks around the theme "Ending hunger one step at a time." Many of the CROP walkers will be wearing T-shirts, proclaiming their solidarity with the millions of neighbors around the world who have to walk to live - as well as with the millions served by local food pantries, food banks, and meal sites here in the U.S. These local ministries share in the funds raised by CROP Hunger Walks.

CROP Hunger Walks are making a big difference in the aftermath of disasters throughout the world such as the earthquake in Haiti. Church World Service was there with much-needed emergency assistance. With the recovery effort in full swing, Church World Service is helping families and communities to rebuild homes, food supplies and livelihoods.

CROP Hunger Walks also play a role in the U.S., helping communities ravaged by floods and tornadoes to recover including those in Illinois.

For information about the walk, contact Richard Thompson at (847) 843-0657.

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All ages enjoy walking on a beautiful fall day and knowing they are contributing to the less fortunate of the world. Courtesy of Richard Thompson

CROP Hunger Walkers preparing to step off at Kingswood United Methodist Church in 2013. This year, the walk is celebrating its 25th year and is stepping off from the Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary, 606 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect on Oct. 19. Thrivent Financial is helping support the Walk and matching a portion of funds raised. All are welcome. Courtesy of Richard Thompson

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