Columbia Crop Hunger Walk
-The Goal: 250 Walkers raising $25,000 to overcome hunger at home and around the world
What is a CROP Hunger Walk?
A CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk is an annual event that combines fun and fundraising to raise money for hungry people throughout the world. Walkers invite friends to sponsor them with a contribution of $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, or more. For more info on CROP Hunger Walks, please visit http://cropwalk.org.
Who walks?
Anyone who wants to make a difference in the lives of hungry people is invited. Walkers come from the religious community, schools, businesses and nonprofit agencies throughout Columbia and surrounding areas.
Why walk?
Hungry people in developing countries typically walk as much as 10 kilometers each day to get food, water, and fuel, and to take their goods to market. CROP Hunger Walk provides us an opportunity to “WALK with the World.” We walk to be in solidarity with their struggle for existence. We walk to make a difference.
Who sponsors the walk?
CROP Hunger Walk is sponsored nationally by Church World Service (CWS), one of the most effective and efficient relief services in the world. Locally, faith groups who have a passion to STOP HUNGER sponsor the walk. They represent a broad spectrum of the Columbia religious communities. Please visit CWS's website by clicking here.
How is the money spent?
75% is distributed by CWS, which since 1946 has carried out global hunger education and provided money for refugees, disaster relief and self-help projects in more than 80 countries. 25% of the money stays here in Columbia and is distributed to local hunger-related agencies. Contributions to the Columbia CROP Hunger Walk since 2001 have gone to the following agencies:
- Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen
- Russell Chapel Food Pantry
How can I help?
-Plan to walk or sponsor a walker this year.
- Send a check, payable to "CROP" to:
Columbia CROP Hunger Walk
4805 Maple Leaf Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
- Call 1.573.489.5038 for more information.
- The Interfaith Day Center has provided us a list of items it needs to operate. Please click here, print the list, and plan to bring these items the day of the walk.
You can also support the Columbia CROP Hunger Walk by serving on the steering committee and volunteering your time the day of the walk. For more information call 573-489-5038 or e-mail Walt at waltdmcm@aol.com