Join the 34th Annual #HungerWalk

Walkers of all ages and fitness levels enjoy the Hunger Walk

What?

Pontiac, Mich -- Registration is now open for the 34th Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at its new home -- the historic Wisner Stadium in Pontiac. Produced by Lighthouse of Oakland County, the Hunger Walk is the area's oldest, largest and only family 5K fun run and walk dedicated to hunger prevention and poverty alleviation. Join Grand Marshals Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and his Motorcycle Brigade, who will launch the event.

Sheriff Michael Bouchard

Special thank you to the scores of early registrants!

Following the mission of Lighthouse, the Hunger Walk raises awareness and funds for critical programs and services that help more than 11,000 individuals in Southeast Michigan move from crisis towards self-sufficiency each year.

Lighthouse programs and services include:

• Providing Emergency Services: Food, Utility assistance, Case Management, Referrals & Resources.
• Lighthouse's Food Pantry is the only pantry in Oakland County that is open 5 days a week and services all of Oakland County. Each month - an average of 850 families, more than 1,400 individuals, of whom 40% are children - come to Lighthouse hungry and in need of food assistance.
• Providing a long-term program for homeless women and children inclusive of transitional/supportive housing, daycare and resources to gain employment and self-sufficiency.
• Financial management, skill building, workforce development and networking support.
• Managing, and advocating for, quality affordable housing.

Mickey Mouse & Sponge Bob Visit the Hunger Walk

The Hunger Walk is an event for families, school groups, corporate groups, community groups, friends and solo walkers of all fitness levels.

The 34th Annual Hunger Walk will be hosted by Karen Carter of CBS Detroit's First Forecast and host of CW50's Street Beat and Stephanie Davis, Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950. Activities include a children's area, games and prizes, nutrition education, healthy snacks and beverages and entertainment.

Where?

The 34th Annual Hunger Walk takes place at the historic Wisner Stadium in Pontiac. Built in 1941 in the name of Michigan's 12th Governor Moses Wisner, the stadium hosts teams and events year-round. Governor Wisner was an attorney and resident of Pontiac who was active in the anti-slavery movement at the time.

Steve Cartier of Wisner LLC said "The stadium and the track are for the fitness of the community and it is hard to care about fitness if you're hungry. The Hunger Walk reflects the best of our community. We are pleased to partner with this organization that does so much for families and children."

Wisner Stadium

Wisner Stadium, 441 Cesar E Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342

441 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

Pontiac, MI 48342

Free Parking

When?

Saturday, May 7, 2016 | Registration Opens 8:00 a.m. | Walk / Run 10:00 a.m.

How?

Participate in the Hunger Walk as an individual, group team or sponsor!

Click Here for Online Registration!

Registration is open! $25.00 per adult | $15 per student

www.lighthouseoakland.org and 248.920.6000.