2025 CROP Hunger Walk

Celebrating its 34th year, the Niles Park Ridge CROP Hunger Walk is a bright, interfaith celebration of communities coming together to end hunger. From the first step to the final mile, this collective effort has raised nearly $1,000,000 for Church World Service, with 25% of every gift returned to Maine Township Food Pantry to support local families in need.

Event highlights:
-Registration opens at 1:15 p.m.; step off at 2:00 p.m.
-Distance: approximately 5k (about 3.1 miles)
-Start/finish: Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church
-Rest stop: St. Luke's Lutheran Church
-Snacks and water provided for all walkers
-Fund distribution: 75% to Church World Service to fund programs addressing displacement, disaster, hunger, and poverty in more than 36 countries; 25% to Maine Township to fight hunger locally

Map of Walk Route

This joyful, inclusive walk showcases the power of many groups uniting to feed the hungry and lift communities, near and far. Everyone is welcome to join in the effort.

Want to be part of a group? Check out the list of teams already started - or create your own!