Although the US is one of the richest nations in the world, we face a fast growing hunger and poverty crisis. FeedingAmerica.org states that 1 in 6 people face "food insecurity," which means they do not know where their next meal will come from. Not only are adults affected, but the USDA approximates that 17.2 million children under 18 are also affected by food insecurity.
We are organizing a food drive to put smiles on the faces of those in need. Help us collect over 500 POUNDS of canned goods and non-perishable food items for our local community.
When you donate, not only will you be helping those in need, you will also be entered in to a raffle for a "high visibility" outfit. The prize includes a Tikkina head light, Amphipod Flashing reflective LED band, Amphipod Xinglet, Saucony Vizio Pro Top and Tail light...the perfect outfit for people that love running in the dark. The prize is a $150 value!
The food drive begins TODAY, Oct. 17th and will end November 9th, the night of our Saucony Fun Run/Walk. The run/walk will begin at 6:30 pm. Following the run/walk we will weigh the food items to see if we hit 500 pounds! Running and walking is fun, but is even better when doing it for a special cause. Please help us reach our goal of 500 POUNDS of food by November 9th and feed those less fortunate.
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