Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday Oct. 11

The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk is an annual community hunger education and fund-raising event sponsored by Church World Service. This year the Walk will take place throughout the Village of Barrington, beginning at St. Anne Catholic Community, 120 Ela St., Barrington on Sunday, October 11. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 1:00.

The easiest way to register to walk or to donate to a walker is via the website: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/barringtonil

There is a one-mile and a 5K route through the Village. Faith communities, schools, clubs, and businesses are encouraged to walk together. Strollers and wagons permitted! There will be activities for children.

The need for food and resources for our local agencies and around the world is ever present. The Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk raised over $53,100 in 2025, ranking 23rd out of 520 Walks. We hope to exceed that amount this year.

CROP Hunger Walk funds benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service. And, it’s important to note that 25 percent of funds raised in Barrington are given to local organizations working to fight hunger. Past recipients have included: Northern Illinois Food Bank, FISH Food Pantry--Carpentersville, BACOA Meals With Wheels, and Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry