Sign up for Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk
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. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St., Barrington, Sunday, Oct. 16. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by the walk at 1 p.m.
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.
It's important to note that 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington stays in the area benefiting the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the FISH Food Pantry-Carpentersville, BACOA Meals With Wheels, 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 more than a dozen churches, Barrington High School, and the community.
"Every year hundreds of area residents walk through the beautiful village of Barrington to raise funds for hunger, one of the injustices of the world. Come join us, or please donate," said Laura Cerretani, this year's chairwoman.
More than $1.38 million has been raised and more than 12,500 walkers have participated in its 33-year history.
To learn more, visit www.crophungerwalk.org/barringtonil, or contact Laura Cerretani, ldcerretani@gmail.com or (847) 842-9629. Visit and like the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Facebook, too.
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