As hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans everyday face the threat of hunger, the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s primary mission is to not only holistically address this issue across the city, but also work collaboratively with public schools, individuals and other partners in the area to combat food insecurity.
Along with food drives and orchestral concerts that this organization participates in annually, one of the most important events that the Chicago Food Depository runs is the 31st Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, June 25 at Chicago's beautiful and historic Jackson Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. These funds raised by the Hunger Walk support a local network of food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters combating hunger across Cook County. …show more content…
This walk also strongly symbolizes the common belief that Chicagoans have that not only does every resident deserve a proper meal, but also that their neighbors, coworkers, and friends support them.
Last year’s Hunger Walk event brought over 14,000 residents to the lakeshore to raise funds and awareness for the fight against hunger in Cook County. The 30th annual Hunger Walk also allowed residents to experience live entertainment and activities for all ages, creating an inviting, impactful atmosphere for families, friends and coworkers throughout the Chicago area. Similar to the previous hunger walks the Greater Chicago Food Depository have previously organized, you can also receive dollar matches to the corresponding amounts an individual or team has fundraised. Receive up to $1,250 match on your fundraising- - Raise $500 and receive a $100 match
- Raise $1,000 and receive a $200 match
- Raise $2,500 and receive a $500 match
- Raise $5,000 and receive a $1,250
Along with food drives and orchestral concerts that this organization participates in annually, one of the most important events that the Chicago Food Depository runs is the 31st Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, June 25 at Chicago's beautiful and historic Jackson Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. These funds raised by the Hunger Walk support a local network of food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters combating hunger across Cook County. …show more content…
This walk also strongly symbolizes the common belief that Chicagoans have that not only does every resident deserve a proper meal, but also that their neighbors, coworkers, and friends support them.
Last year’s Hunger Walk event brought over 14,000 residents to the lakeshore to raise funds and awareness for the fight against hunger in Cook County. The 30th annual Hunger Walk also allowed residents to experience live entertainment and activities for all ages, creating an inviting, impactful atmosphere for families, friends and coworkers throughout the Chicago area. Similar to the previous hunger walks the Greater Chicago Food Depository have previously organized, you can also receive dollar matches to the corresponding amounts an individual or team has fundraised. Receive up to $1,250 match on your fundraising- - Raise $500 and receive a $100 match
- Raise $1,000 and receive a $200 match
- Raise $2,500 and receive a $500 match
- Raise $5,000 and receive a $1,250