Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 15
The Barrington Area CROP Walk, an annual community hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church World Service, is celebrating its 35th year.
This year the walk takes place throughout the village of Barrington, beginning at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main St., Barrington, Sunday, Oct. 15. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the walk will begin 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 the funds raised in Barrington stay 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, and the People in Need program of the Barrington Area Ministerial Association.
The Barrington CROP Hunger Walk is an ecumenical event and involves individuals from more than a dozen churches, Barrington High School, and the community. More than $1.42 million has been raised and more than 12,500 walkers have participated in its 34-year history.
"Although the Barrington area is considered an affluent community, many neighbors rely on local food pantries supported by the generosity of we who are able to provide. Won't you please support our walk?
"It's a great way to accumulate your 10,000 steps on Oct. 15, while raising funds for hungry folks, both here and around the globe," said Cindy Kueter, this year's co-chairperson, serving with Kelly Buckman.
To learn more, visit www.crophungerwalk.org/barringtonil, or contact Cindy Kueter, cskueter@sbcglobal.net. Visit and like the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Facebook.
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