Caitie Ryan-Norton
The Paw Print
The 17th annual CROP Hunger Walk in Alamosa, sponsored by La Puente, is happening on Sunday April 6th. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness about hunger locally and worldwide. Participants should meet at the Senior Center at 2pm. The walk will commence at 3pm and will follow a 5k route through town meeting back at Cole Park for a BBQ picnic and live music. All are welcome and are encouraged to sign up ahead of time online by visiting crophungerwalk.org/alamosaco.
The Christian Rural Overseas Program (CROP) began in 1947 as a way for Midwest farmers to share crops with countries in Europe and Asia that were recovering from WWII. Organized by Church World Services (CWS), an interfaith agency formed in 1946 whose mission is to “feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, comfort the aged, shelter the homeless,” CROP has expanded beyond its initial focus of aid in the post WWII era to addressing these issues globally. Today CROP Hunger Walks are just one facet of the CWS network and annually they take place in over 1,500 communities in the United States. The donations that are fundraised by the CROP Hunger Walk will be used to help address many hunger related issues including access to emergency food, secure potable water sources for communities, and improved nutrition education.
In addition, 25% of donations will remain in the community to assist the Food Bank Network of the SLV. “This is a great opportunity to come together as a community to support the fight to end hunger,” says Caitie Ryan-Norton, coordinator for this year’s CROP Walk.
If you are interested in joining the walk, forming a team, or donating to the cause you can visit crophungerwalk.org/alamosaco to sign up or donate online.
If you have any questions you can contact the La Puente Office of Volunteer Coordination and Community Education by calling 719-587-3499 ext 13.
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