Date Announced for 2016 Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk

The Barrington Area CROP Walk is an annual community hunger education and fund-raising 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, on Sunday, October 16. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 1:00.

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, it's important to note that 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington stays in our 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 over 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!” invites Laura Cerretani, this year's chairperson. Over $1.38 million dollars has been raised and over 12,500 walkers have participated in its thirty-three year history.

So please mark your calendars and plan on joining us, whether 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, check out the website, 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!