Hunger Hike

$45,000 to be awarded from 2009 Hunger Hike Contributions

  Celebration and Awards night Thursday, March 11th at First Christian Church (25th and University, Des Moines).  Come Celebrate with us if you were part of the October 2009 effort... Or, Come Celebrate with us if you weren't able to particpate last year, if you've participated in past years, or if you've never been part of a Hike, but might join the 41st Des Moines Area Hunger Hike in October 2010.

  Come meet the people who translate your dollars into meals.  Learn more about the milk provided for children, nutritious meals for seniors, vegetables for families who are jobless, bread for the homeless, and above all, HOPE for thousands.

40th Anniversary of the Hunger Hike

2009 is the 40th Anniversary of the Des Moines Area Hunger Hike, and we want to celebrate the many congregations, agencies and individuals who have committed to reducing hunger.  In the 22 years for which records are available, close to $900,000 has been collected for distribution to agencies local, national and international that provide FREE food.

People representing agencies, congregations, and many walkers at the Annual Distribution Supper in March 2009, heard a challenge from one of the board members:  For the 2009 Hunger Hike, contribute at least $40 more than the highest amount given in the past.  With current economic conditions, the need is increasing here in Des Moines and around the world, please join with many others and make this a record year.  Together we can do it.  We walk that more may eat...

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