The annual local CROP Walk for hunger will be held Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. beginning at the Kiwanis Shelter at
city Park in Bowling Green.
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty, more commonly referred to as CROP, uses the theme "We
walk because they walk."
This is a reference to the many hungry people in as much as six miles a day to get food, water and fuel,
and to take their goods to market.
Money from the walk goes to the Church World Service to help provide food and other resources for those
in need.
An important aspect of the annual walk is that at least 25 percent of the funds remain at the local
level, the Bowling Green Christian Food Pantry will be the beneficiary of the local funds.
Walkers will represent various local churches and the public is invited to attend and be part of the
annual walk.
Anyone wishing more information may call Jo Vernon (419) 353-2683, Lyn Long (419) 352-8019, or Judy
Wilbarger (419) 354-7028.
There is no set length of time or distance to walk; however all walkers should secure financial support
to be donated for hunger relief.
On the Net:
www.cropwalk.org
