Chicago CROP Hunger Walk
About Chicago CROP Hunger Walk
We walk for those who need help around the block and around the world. In the US, we say your childhood zip code should not determine your humanity, and the same can be said globally. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty! We're back for Year #42 to keep supporting local grant partners and Church World Service's national and global projects.
Our four 2024 Local Grant Partners earning 25% of proceeds are:
•Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Hunger Committee (city-wide)- 7%
•A Just Harvest (north side) - 7%
•St. Thomas Feeding Ministry (south side) - 6%
•Mayfield Community Pantry (west side) - 5%
Please renew your own partnership for 2024 and register your team small or large! Thanks to our generous corporate sponsor The Chicago Temple (First United Methodist Church), we are giving all registrants a $25 bonus gift for any first gift amount toward your individual and team goal... $5 becomes $30, $25 becomes $50, or $75 becomes $100! Also, raise $150 or more (excluding the first $25 bonus gift) and get a second $25 bonus gift. So, raise at least $150 and add $50! CWS will add your bonus gift(s) to your online account here as soon as possible. Walk #41 tote bags are still available and #42 umbrellas will be available for free will donations.
Check out our Lou Malnati's Pizzeria fundraiser. Get their famous deep-dish 9" pizza in four varieties: cheese, spinach, sausage, or pepperoni, including heart-shaped during special holiday times. Cost is $16 for a coupon redeemable at any location until Feb. 25, 2025 or up to April 10, 2025 (depending on how late you order). All proceeds go directly to our CROP Walk total for relief programs, since our committee and services are all-volunteer. Go to Pizza Fundraiser - Chicago CROP Hunger Walk for all the details and to order!
We deeply thank First Immanuel Lutheran Church, our generous hosts since 2019! We will provide a free Family Fun Fest and lunch prior to the Walk starting at 12:00. We will walk through the historic Pilsen community after our Step-Off Ceremony starting at 1:30. Otherwise, decide your own Walk anytime/anywhere by November 30. Our symbolic community 5K walk is typical (round-trip) to access water in developing countries.
Please join our Planning Committee and help plan our Walk. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesdays at 7 pm online with Google Meet (get Meet link here). We have Service-Learning hours for youth volunteers, especially high schoolers, managed by a CPS teacher. See our website Chicago CROP Walk Service Learning for all the details. We also have sponsorship opportunities, led by Julie Kimani, our Assistant Coordinator. See our website become a sponsor for all the details. Thank you volunteers and sponsors!
Our Team Leader Rally was Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10:30-11:30 at our Walk site First Immanuel Lutheran Church and online to learn Walk details, tour the site, receive Walk materials, and be inspired to "walk the Walk" with light refreshments. Our regional CWS Community Engagement Specialist Nick Gliha joined us in person! If you missed it, contact us for a repeat session, so we can make sure you are ready-to-go with all you need!
No one in this world should be hungry. Please join in us in the fight against hunger. The steps we take and funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others, our fellow world citizens.
Want to be part of a group? Check out the list of teams already started - or create your own!