The Kearsarge area CROP Hunger Walk is set for Sunday, October 5. This will be our 19th year. Through the years, we have raised over $133,000, with each year having over 100 walkers.

Each year, several churches participate with their family, friends, and neighbors and with one common goal: to end world hunger. Of the money raised, 25% stays right here in our local food pantries. The other money given to end hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk is a great investment toward world peace and justice.

A donation of $25 can provide 50 baby chicks to a village, providing protein and income. A $50 donation can provide the seeds and tools to help three families start a garden. And $150 can send six women to literacy classes and empower them for life.

Registration for the walk begins at noon at Elkins Beach on Pleasant Lake. Then we walk around the lake starting at 1 PM. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if you at not affiliated with a church. Only walk as far as is comfortable for you. You do not have to complete the walk. Feel free to bring some canned goods to share with the Kearsarge Food Pantry.

Our goal this year is $10,000 – we can do this!

For more information, contact Amber at AmbersCutAbove@nulltds.net or 748-1684.