America's Grow-a-Row (AGAR) is
hosting their Farm to Fork event on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Life Camp in
Pottersville, New Jersey and is delighted to be honoring Jerry Walker of Team
Walker in Jersey City for his work and commitment to helping impoverished youth
find positive solutions to the many obstacles they may face in their daily
lives as well as being a partner with AGAR in feeding those in need within
Jersey City. After graduating from St.
Anthony High School and helping the Friars win a legendary national
championship, Jerry Walker enrolled at Seton Hall University and was
instrumental in helping lead the Pirates Men’s Basketball team to three trips
to the NCAA Tournament. After college, Walker continued to showcase his talents
professionally. He has played overseas in Spain, Turkey, France, Puerto Rico,
Lithuania and in the United States. Today, Jerry provides opportunities for
under privileged kids through his nonprofit organization, Team Walker. The organization was founded in 1996 by
Jersey City natives Jerry and Jasper Walker, who aspired to give Jersey City
children the same after school programs they enjoyed while growing up. They
knew these programs helped them mature academically, and also provided them
with an athletic outlet for their basketball abilities. Jerry’s goal is to
uplift and create positive alternatives for the youth of Jersey City through
full year programs, which enlighten the participants with the importance of
solid academics, teamwork and sportsmanship. Jerry and Team Walker are proud to
make a difference in the lives of children.
Congressman Leonard Lance will serve as the
Keynote Speaker at Farm to Fork and will present the flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor
of America's Grow-a-Row. Farm
to Fork is a fundraising event benefiting AGAR and features local food
artisans, a farm fresh dinner and fine auctions. The goal of
this event is to raise money and make a solid investment in the future of
AGAR.
