Community CROP Walk to End Hunger, Sunday, October 2, 2011

Crop Walkers Gathering

Community CROP Walk

Help in the Fight against Hunger

Statistics of those who suffer from hunger are staggering:

• Of the 7 billion people in the world, an estimated 925 million suffer from hunger, 13.1 %, or almost 1 in 7.
• Food pantries and soup kitchens served more than 37 million Americans, according to Feeding America's 2010 hunger study. This figure is up 46% from 2006.
• The latest USDA report indicates that 10% of Pennsylvania households experienced food insecurity at some point in the last 12 months.

We can help in the fight against hunger. How? One step at a time! Take that next step by participating in the upcoming CROP Walk!  Join with hundreds of caring friends and neighbors from our local community in a fundraising walk to help in the fight against hunger. Make a real difference in the lives of the needy here in central Chester County and worldwide. Together, we can lessen their burden.

This is the 25th anniversary of the Downingtown CROP Walk. Our walk benefits local neighborhood food cupboards including the Lord’s Pantry, the Emergency Food Cupboard of Coatesville, Steeple to People in Honeybrook, the Deacon’s Pantry in Frazer, and the Salvation Army in West Chester. In addition, through Church World Service, the walk provides relief to famine-stricken areas worldwide to those desperate to obtain food and water for their families. Last year 440 walkers from 27 churches and high schools participated in our community CROP Walk raising an all-time record of $30,208.

Consider participating in this year’s CROP Walk!  Support the walk with your generous donation. Food and water – you can help ensure there’s enough for all – one step at a time.

DOWNINGTOWN COMMUNITY CROP WALK

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011, 2:00 PM

The 4.5 mile walk follows the Struble Trail in Downingtown. It begins and ends at Central Presbyterian Church on Rt. 113. Walk only as far as you are able. Walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate. Refreshments are served after the walk.

Beverlee Everett is the CROP Walk recruiter spearheading our church’s promotion and participation. Sign up with her today!

“He who gives to the poor honors God.” Proverbs 14:31

It's a beautiful walk for a beautiful cause! Join us!